Two suspects in custody after stolen vehicle hits sheriff
Posted Apr 9, 2013 10:17 pm.
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Police have laid charges against two men involved in Monday’s intentional ramming of an Alberta sheriff on Hwy 2 near Airdrie.
37-year-old Ralph Franson faces eleven different charges, including impaired driving, dangerous driving and assault against a police officer with a weapon.
22-year-old Justin Franson faces four charges including, possession of stolen property over $5000 and assault of a police officer.
A sheriff caught up with a blue Ford pick-up travelling north along Hwy 2 near the Carstairs area just after 5 p.m.
The officer then tried to pull the vehicle over when the driver of the Ford forced him into a cable barrier that divides the busy roadway.
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