A picture taken at the time of Wednesday's crash, not far from St. Anne's school. (Submitted photo)

By Nigel Maxwell

Drugs in the community

Cocaine and cash found inside car involved in crash

Aug 19, 2021 | 3:51 PM

Prince Albert Police have charged two people following a motor vehicle accident in the city late Wednesday afternoon that resulted in the seizure of a large amount of cocaine and cash.

A 22-year-old man from Prince Albert and a 22-year-old woman from La Ronge are both facing charges of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of the proceeds of crime, and failure to stop at the scene of an accident.

Around 4:30 p.m., police and fire departments were dispatched to the intersection near 24th St. and fourth Ave. W.

Two vehicles were reported to have collided and the force of the impact caused one of the vehicles, a truck, to be flipped onto its roof. The driver of that vehicle was fortunately not hurt.

A view of the truck before the fire crew was able to flip it back over. (Submitted photo)

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The occupants of the second vehicle, a red car, were observed by witnesses fleeing the scene but were later arrested.

Upon further investigation, police located more than 125 grams of cocaine, as well as a functioning digital scale and drug paraphernalia. Just over $8,900 in Canadian currency was also found.

The accused, Ryley Caron and Deanna McDonald, made their first court appearances and were remanded to appear again on Friday at Prince Albert Provincial Court.

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