On March 18, 2026, at approximately 11:43 P.M., Fort Saskatchewan RCMP were conducting pro-active patrols and located a dirt bike driving with no lights on in the area of 84 street and highway 21 in Fort Saskatchewan. RCMP attempted to conduct a traffic stop with the dirt bike, however the driver accelerated and failed to stop for police.
No pursuit was initiated due to public safety. Fort Saskatchewan RCMP members were able to locate the same dirt bike shortly after in the area of highway 37 and highway 15 in Sturgeon County. RCMP followed the dirt bike from a distance to a residence in Sturgeon County, and after a brief altercation the sole occupant male rider was arrested.
Fort Saskatchewan RCMP have charged, 46-year-old, Gerald Kirkey a resident of Sturgeon County with:
- Flight from peace officer X 2
- Assault on police officer
- Operation while impaired (alcohol) of motor vehicle,
- Operation while over 80mg % (alcohol) of motor vehicle
- Resist police officer
- Display improperly issued license plate on motor vehicle
- Operate motor vehicle of unauthorized class
- Fail to obey stop sign before entering intersection
- Operate motor vehicle without subsisting registration
- Drive uninsured motor vehicle on highway
- Drive OHV in public place without at least one tail lamp mounted on rear
Following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, Kirkey was released from custody and will appear before The Alberta Court of Justice in Fort Saskatchewan on April 9, 2026.
As this matter is now before the court, no further updates are anticipated.
If you have any information about a crime occurring, please call the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP at 780-997-7900. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play. To contact the RCMP non-emergency line while in any Alberta RCMP jurisdiction call 310-RCMP(7267).
Cpl Jolee Marianicz
Media Relations Officer
Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment
