A tip from a local business lead to the arrest of three people in Vegreville for charges of drug trafficking and possession of stolen property.
The investigation started on July 13, after police received information regarding stolen property that allowed police to search a camper at a home in Vegreville. They found over 600 stolen credit cards, stolen identification cards, dozens of stolen cheques, edged weapons, ammunition and a significant amount of Methamphetamine. Melissa Appleman, 38, and Brendan Lebid, 34, were arrested.
Lebid is facing 53 chargers ranging from possession of stolen property, identity theft, possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, as well as failing to comply with release conditions.
Appleman is facing 50 charges including possession of stolen property, identity theft, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and possession of a controlled substance for the purposes of trafficking.
During this investigation, a second female, Krista Marie Healy, 32, from Lac La Biche, was arrested and has been charged with weapons offences, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), identity theft, and possession of stolen property.
As well, Healy was wanted on outstanding warrants by the Lac La Biche RCMP and the Edmonton Police Service for possession of stolen property, uttering forged documents, failing to appear, and failing to comply with probation.
All three will soon be appearing in court. The property recovered is related to numerous break and enters to vehicles, business and properties within the Vegreville area.
The Vegreville RCMP would like to thank the public for the information leading to these arrests.
