High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest: Alberta Man Faces Multiple Charges After Evading Police
A late-night pursuit involving police in Regina and surrounding areas ended with the arrest of a Medicine Hat man accused of driving dangerously and evading law enforcement.
The incident began around 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, when the Regina Police Service (RPS) Aerial Support Unit (ASU) was notified about a stolen vehicle speeding south on Highway 11 near Lumsden. RCMP officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver refused to comply and continued toward Regina at speeds reportedly reaching 170 kilometres per hour.
For safety reasons, RCMP officers did not pursue the vehicle. The RPS Aerial Support Unit took over surveillance from the air, tracking the car as it entered Regina. According to police, the driver continued at dangerous speeds within the city, ignoring traffic signals, driving into oncoming lanes, and narrowly avoiding several collisions.
Ground units from the RPS Patrol and Tactical Support Unit (TSU) joined the effort to stop the vehicle. Officers deployed tire deflation devices in two separate locations to disable the car. Although the first device slowed the vehicle, the suspect kept driving. After the second deployment, the car began losing tires and debris as it travelled through Regina’s south-central neighbourhoods.
At approximately 10:36 p.m., the vehicle came to a stop near College Avenue and Toronto Street. The suspect attempted to flee on foot but was quickly caught by officers with assistance from a police service dog. The dog made contact during the arrest, and the suspect was later taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries consistent with a dog bite.
The accused, 37-year-old Randy Yaholnitsky of Medicine Hat, Alberta, is facing several charges, including:
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle;
- Flight from a peace officer;
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000;
- Theft under $5,000;
- Resisting arrest; and
- Failing to comply with release conditions.
Yaholnitsky appeared in Regina Provincial Court on October 29, 2025, where he was formally charged.
Police say the incident underscores the risks posed by high-speed driving and reckless behaviour on public roads. The investigation remains ongoing.