Four people appeared in court in Corner Brook this week to face charges stemming from a dramatic series of events involving a truck stolen from Paradise.

The Constabulary notified RCMP on Sunday about a pickup reported stolen from Paradise that was heading west on the Trans Canada. A short time later RNC advised that the vehicle had turned around and was heading back to the capital city.

The following afternoon Gander RCMP received a complaint of a gas and dash at a station in George’s Point in Gander Bay involving the same stolen truck. It was located later that evening driving west on the Trans Canada near Springdale where RCMP tried unsuccessfully to pull it over.

Deer Lake RCMP made another attempt to stop the truck near Howley but it continued west. Around 8:30 Monday evening it was again located—this time heading back east near Corner Brook. A spike belt had the desired effect, and the truck came to a stop on a dirt road just off the Trans Canada in Deer Lake.

Four people were arrested: 51-year-old William Whalen, 44-year-old Stephanie Cole, 24-year-old Dylan Whalen and 22-year-old Enna McGrath—all from the Avalon Peninsula. Three were released to appear in court at later dates, while Dylan Whalen was held in custody pending a court appearance on January 10.

Full list of charges:

William Whalen is charged with possession of stolen property, two counts of flight from police and two counts of dangerous operation.

Stephanie Cole is charged with possession of stolen property and flight from police.

Dylan Whalen is charged with possession of stolen property, two counts of flight from police, two counts of dangerous operation, prohibited operation and theft of gas under $5000.00.

Enna McGrath is charged with possession of stolen property and flight from police. In addition, a warrant for her arrest, stemming from a charge laid by the RNC of taking a motor vehicle without consent, was executed.