Woman sentenced to time served over shots-fired flight from police near Wetaskiwin
A Samson Cree Nation woman received a 90-day sentence, credited for time already served, after a high-speed flight from RCMP linked to a shooting at a residence.
Junelle Desjarlais, 42, of Samson Cree Nation was sentenced in Wetaskiwin Court of Justice on Sept. 15, 2026, after being convicted of flight from a peace officer and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. She received probation and a global sentence of 90 days, with credit for 90 days already served.
The case stems from a Nov. 4, 2025 incident when Maskwacis RCMP responded to reports of shots fired at a residence. Officers located the vehicle believed to be involved and attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled at high speed. RCMP pursued it into Wetaskiwin County, with assistance from other detachments, and successfully deployed a tire deflation device to stop the vehicle.
Six occupants were arrested and taken to the Maskwacis RCMP detachment, though only two were ultimately charged; the other four were released. A 17-year-old, also from Samson Cree Nation, faces separate charges including discharging a firearm with intent, unauthorized possession of a weapon, and possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle.
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