A 29 year-old female is facing multiple charges after stealing a vehicle and driving erratically through central Regina.
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026, the Regina Police Service received a report that a vehicle had just been stolen from a business in the 1800 block of 11th Avenue. Officers were able to quickly locate the vehicle which had one occupant – the female driver. The vehicle was travelling north on Broad Street, driving erratically and swerving in and out of the driving lanes. Officers did not pursue the vehicle but followed from a distance.
A short time later, officers located the vehicle and driver in an alley in the 1100 block of Athol Street. The female suspect, who was displaying signs of significant impairment, was taken into custody with the assistance of the RPS Tactical Support Team.
As a result of this investigation, 29 year-old Desire POORMAN is charged with:
- Refusal to Comply With a Demand [CC 320.15]; and
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000[CC 355(A)].
POORMAN will make her first appearance on these charges in Regina Provincial Court on February 18, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
