A man from Steinbach was arrested Thursday morning after ramming a stolen truck into a police vehicle.

At approximately 8:25 am, Steinbach RCMP received a report that a pickup truck had just been stolen along Brandt Street. 

Officers on patrol located the stolen vehicle driving in Steinbach and initiated a traffic stop. Police say the driver refused to stop and fled. 

The vehicle drove down a dead-end street and officers contained the area. However, police say the driver rammed and pushed a police vehicle out of the way. A second police vehicle attempted to stop the stolen vehicle, but the suspect struck that police vehicle as well before colliding with a fence.

The driver and passenger were subsequently arrested.

Police say that during the incident, the stolen vehicle also struck a parked civilian vehicle.

One of the officers involved was injured and taken to hospital where he was treated and released.

Thirty-nine-year-old James Friesen of Steinbach has been charged with:

  • assault on peace officer with a weapon
  • assault on peace officer causing bodily harm
  • flight from peace officer
  • dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
  • possession of property obtained by crime
  • theft of truck
  • mischief over $5000 x5

Friesen was remanded into custody.

The passenger was released with no charges.

Steinbach RCMP continue to investigate. 

An altercation along Coral Crescent in SteinbachSubmitted photo