Prince George, B.C. –  An Alberta man  and woman  are in custody having been arrested on Highway 16 east  in a Road Safety Check.

(At right, DriveBC webcam catches action of  truck being examined by police while  RCMP red and blue lights flash on the Alexa Bus)Monday afternoon ,  North District RCMP’s  Integrated Road Safety Unit along with  North District Regional Provincial Traffic Services  and the Commercial Vehicle  Safety Enforcement were conducting a Road Safety Check supported by the Mobile Road Safety Unit ( Alexa’s Bus)  on Highway 16 east.

A male driving a red ford F350  pulling a cargo trailer pulled up to the location.  After speaking with the male, RCMP members soon entered into an investigation and confirmed the truck and trailer had been reported stolen out of Alberta.

The 29 year old male and his female passenger were arrested on scene.  The male was  wanted on a  Canada Wide Warrant for his arrest in relation to the dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and numerous other  charges stemming from an incident in Strathcona Alberta.

29 year old David Allan Lenkewich   and his 29 year old female passenger  have been held in custody.

Lenkewich is charged with  two counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000, Possession of a controlled substance and obstruction.

The female is facing drug related charges.

Lenkewich  will be returned to  Alberta to face charges there once  the  BC charges have been dealt with.

Editor’s Note:

As this matter is now before the courts, comments will not be allowed