Police chase across Calgary ends in three arrests
Officers apprehended Adrienne Visser, Matthew Grouette, and Lane Zimmer after a stolen-vehicle pursuit that began in northeast Calgary and crossed the city.
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A suspicious-vehicle call in northeast Calgary on Monday night spiraled into a multi-vehicle police chase that ended with three arrests and numerous charges.
Police were called around 9:05 p.m. to Del Rio Place N.E. in Monterey Park for reports of someone tampering with a grey Volkswagen Jetta. Officers arrived to find two people inside the vehicle, which had been reported stolen earlier that day. The driver sped away, allegedly running red lights and nearly causing several crashes while the HAWCS helicopter tracked the vehicle from above.
As the Jetta travelled south on Centre Street North, a Ford F-150 pulled alongside it. The two occupants of the Jetta exited and climbed into the truck, which was also later confirmed to be stolen. Police secured the abandoned Jetta while HAWCS continued monitoring the F-150.
Officers deployed a tire deflation device, stopping the truck in the parking lot of the Real Canadian Superstore near 16 Avenue and 36 Street N.E. Two men and a woman ran into the store, where officers located and arrested them.
Investigators seized two airsoft guns, 14.1 grams of methamphetamine, several bank cards, and an ID card from both vehicles.
Adrienne Visser, 29, faces charges including possession of stolen property, possession of a controlled substance, dangerous driving, flight from police, and multiple breaches. Matthew Grouette, 39, is charged with stolen property, dangerous driving, and fleeing police. Lane Zimmer, 63, faces stolen property, weapons, and breach-related charges.
Anyone with additional information is asked to call police at 403-266-1234 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.