Leduc RCMP Crime Reduction Unit lay charges in relation to fraudulent vehicle purchase

February 23, 2023 Drugs, Firearms, Leduc, RCMP Alberta, Theft / Break & Enter, _ Alberta

Leduc, Alberta – Leduc RCMP Crime Reduction unit lay charges following investigation into fraudulent purchase of an SUV in Leduc.

On Jan. 4, 2023, Leduc RCMP received a report that two males purchased an SUV at a local dealership using a fraudulent bank draft. Police learned the vehicle was then resold in Edmonton, Alta.

Following further investigation, Leduc RCMP Crime Reduction Unit with the assistance of the Leduc RCMP General Investigation Unit and Drug Unit, identified two suspects and executed a search warrant at a residence in Edmonton, on Feb. 2, 2023.

A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of the following:

Loaded handgun

Fraudulent bank drafts

Stolen identity documents

Fraudulent identity documents

63.8 grams of methamphetamine

328 rounds of 9mm ammunition

243 rounds of shot gun ammunition

Numerous documents related to fraud

Bill of sale for the SUV

Leduc RCMP Crime Reduction Unit lay charges in relation to fraudulent vehicle purchase
Leduc RCMP Crime Reduction Unit lay charges in relation to fraudulent vehicle purchase

Michel Terrence Lalande (36), a residence of Edmonton and Justin Robert Paul (40), a resident of Whitecourt, Alta., have been charged in relation to this investigation.

Michel Terrence Lalande was charged with the following:

Fraud over $5,000 (x2)

Possession of identity documents

Identity fraud

Unsafe store of a firearm

Possession of a weapon contrary to order

Utter forged document (x2)

Possession of a controlled substance – Methamphetamine

At the time of his arrest, Lalande was also bound by a lifetime firearm prohibition.

Following a judicial hearing, Lalande was remanded in custody. He is scheduled to appear in Leduc provincial court on March 2, 2023.

Justin Robert Paul was charged with the following:

Fraud over $5,000

Utter forged document

Paul was not located and a warrant for his arrest has been obtained. Leduc RCMP’s efforts to locate Paul have been unsuccessful and they are seeking public assistance.

Paul is described as:

5’9” tall

130 lbs

Black hair

Brown eyes

Leduc RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance for any information on the whereabouts of Justin Robert Paul. Please contact Leduc RCMP at 780-980-7200 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

Leduc RCMP

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