Power tools recovered during arrest

While arresting a man at his home for dangerous driving, officers found thousands of dollars worth of power tools that had been stolen from a construction yard, police say.

Stonewall RCMP attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Oct. 9 as a driver was believed to be operating a vehicle without a licence.

The driver ignored RCMP’s light and sirens and drove erratically in Stonewall before dropping off a passenger and taking off again, police said.

Officers did not pursue the truck due to public safety concerns.

The suspect was later identified and arrested Thursday at his home on the 100 block of Main Street in Stonewall.

During the arrest, officers noticed several power tools that looked similar to ones stolen in Stony Mountain earlier this month.

A search warrant was obtained and more tools were found and seized by officers.

A 32-year-old man was charged with flight from peace officer, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, theft over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime less than $5,000.

He remains in custody.