On Jan. 22, 2025, Drayton Valley RCMP responded to a report that a truck had been stolen in the area of 50 Street, in Drayton Valley.
Surveillance was obtained from a local business, which relayed to the Central Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (CAD CRU). Later that same day, CAD CRU members who were assisting the Rimbey RCMP, observed what they believed to be this same stolen truck, along with a second stolen truck, in the area of Highway 22 in Clearwater County, Alta. near Alder Flats, Alta.
Air Services was requested to assist, and the two vehicles were located shortly after, and the two trucks fled the area upon RCMP arrival. A tire deflation device was deployed, and was successful in stopping the vehicles momentarily until the drivers eventually abandoned the truck stolen from Drayton Valley, fleeing in the second vehicle to a residence, dropping off one occupant near Alder Flats to a residence, and then tried to hide the stolen vehicle in a forested area, fleeing on foot to another residence.
A 30-year-old individual, a resident of Brazeau County, Alta., was charged with: possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 x2, possession of break in instruments, flight from police officer, possession of weapons for dangerous purpose, dangerous operation of motor vehicle, operation of motor vehicle while prohibited, failure to comply with alcohol/drug recognition demand, and traffic safety act related warrants.
The 30-year-old individual was brought before a justice of the peace, where he was remanded with a court date of Feb. 12, 2025, in the Alberta Court of Justice in Breton, Alta.
A 35-year-old individual, a resident of Brazeau County, who was out on a conditional sentencing order, was charged with: possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 x2, possession of break in instruments and flight from police officer.
The 35 year od individual was brought before a justice of the peace, where he was remanded with a court date of Feb. 12, 2025, in the Alberta Court of Justice in Breton.
A 38-year-old individual, a resident of Brazeau County, was charged with: possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 x2, possession of break in instruments and failure to comply with release order conditions x 2, as well as her 5 warrants for possession of stolen property x2, flight from police officer and failure to attend court x2.
The 38-year-old individual was brought before a justice of the peace, where he was remanded with a court date of Feb. 12, 2025, in the Alberta Court of Justice in Breton.
The Drayton Valley RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the location of, or sightings of crimes in the area. Anyone with information in relation to this incident or any other crimes is asked to please contact the Drayton Valley RCMP at 780-542-4456 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8377 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.