October 1
1:48 p.m. – Drayton Valley – Well-being check requested by school staff as a student from the previous school year hadn’t returned and wasn’t registered elsewhere in the province. Under investigation.
8:09 p.m. – Drayton Valley – Hwy 22 – Member observed a male known to not have a valid licence driving north on Highway 22. Member attempted a traffic stop, but the male continued driving, eventually parking in an industrial yard on 58 Avenue. The driver was arrested, and a subsequent search of the vehicle located an authentic-looking pellet pistol, break-in tools and an illegal quantity of cannabis. The male was held for a telephone bail hearing on several charges and released with a court date by a justice of the peace.
October 2
7:44 a.m. – Drayton Valley – 50 Ave – Complainant reported a break-in to a business compound. A gate had been removed, a trailer opened and rummaged through and a dump trailer stolen. Under investigation.
8:11 a.m. – Drayton Valley – 55 Ave – Complainant reported that while driving a school bus, he noticed two persons in a silver car attempting to speak to two children. When the complainant arrived in the bus, the car drove off; no license plate was obtained. Patrols were made, but no such car was located, and no other reports were received. No confirmation that there was any attempted offence.
9:03 a.m. – Drayton Valley – area of the dump – Complainant reported that a female threatened to bear spray him. Member attended and spoke to the complainant, who also stated another male wouldn’t leave him alone, and that people owe him money. Complainant then stated the female had accused him of assaulting her, which he said was false. Member was unable to decipher what happened, and the complainant then became uncooperative.
1:38 p.m. – Drayton Valley – Power Ctr Blvd – Complainant reported a known female had shoplifted about $500 worth of product. Evidence of the offence was provided, and on Oct. 4, the suspect was located and arrested; she was released with a court date and appropriate conditions.
1:44 p.m. – Brazeau County – Complainant reported a male trespassing on a property she is renting. The elderly suspect is a former owner of the property and seems to think he is allowed to return whenever he desires. Member attended and advised the suspect to leave and that should he return, he will be charged. Member also spoke to the property owner who stated he would speak to the suspect as they are acquaintances.
2:50 p.m. – Drayton Valley – Complainant reported that he had been speaking to a male online about a rental property and eventually sent a $370 deposit, which went into an account with a different name. Member investigated and confirmed this was a fraud; the potential suspect appears to be in Ontario. Complainant is working with his bank to recover the money.
4:05 p.m. – Drayton Valley – Skate Park – Complainant reported kids lighting clothing on fire. Members attended, unable to identify the suspects as they had all left the area. A hoodie was located that had been lit on fire, though the owner was also not identified.
October 3
12:04 a.m. – Brazeau County – Hwy 22 north of the Rocky Rapids turnoff – Members responded to a report of a truck versus a moose collision. On arrival, the moose was deceased and the truck was in the middle of the highway on its roof. The driver was treated by paramedics for minor injuries. Highway traffic was diverted for a period while a tow truck removed the truck.
1:48 a.m. – Drayton Valley – Member on patrol stopped a vehicle due to a lack of lights turned on. The driver was sober but was issued a $421 ticket as his registration had been expired since April of 2025. Note to drivers: check that you have and can produce valid documents.
4:16 p.m. – Drayton Valley – A female was arrested and charged as she was observed with a male who she is on conditions to have no contact with. The female was held for a telephone bail hearing and released by a justice of the peace with a court date.
6:17 p.m. – Brazeau County – Twp Rd 492 – Ticket issued to a female driver observed doing 127 km/h in an 80 km/h zone.
9:32 p.m. – Brazeau County – Hwy 22 north of the Rocky Rapids turnoff – Members responded to a report of a collision between an SUV and a moose. On arrival the moose was badly injured and had to be euthanized and the SUV was in the middle of the highway blocking traffic. The driver did not sustain any injuries. Members diverted highway traffic until a tow truck removed the SUV. See 12:04 a.m. for an eerily similar collision only a couple hundred meters away; police recommend drivers slow down and be alert to the presence of animals.
October 4
2:46 a.m. – Brazeau County – Hwy 22 N – Ticket issued to a male driver observed travelling at 148 km/h in a 100 km/h zone.
5:10 p.m. – Drayton Valley – 50 St – Complainant reported a female in a store, possibly planning to shoplift. Member attended and found that nothing had been stolen, though the female was arrested on a related file from two days earlier.
6:41 p.m. – Lodgepole – Complainant reported hearing gun shots somewhere in the area. Member attended the area but could not locate the source or find any other witnesses or involved persons.
7:16 p.m. – Drayton Valley – Power Ctr Blvd – Complainant reported a male had been placing items in a shopping bag and then paid for only some items prior to leaving the store. Under investigation.
9:21 p.m. – Brazeau County – Complainant reported a suspicious vehicle parked near a lease site; security was able to activate a siren, which caused the unknown driver to leave. Member attended the area but did not locate the vehicle.
October 5
2:17 a.m. – Drayton Valley – 49 St – While investigating a noise complaint, members located and arrested a male with outstanding warrants from another police agency. The male was held for a telephone bail hearing and subsequently remanded in custody by a justice of the peace. Next time, party quieter.
10:15 a.m. – Drayton Valley – Members attended a location for a report that a male was breaching conditions of a release order. The male was arrested, held for a telephone bail hearing and remanded in custody by a justice of the peace.
10:31 a.m. – Drayton Valley – 50 St – Complainant reported a female had shoplifted from the store on Oct. 1. Under investigation.
10:41 a.m. – Drayton Valley – 50 St – Complainant reported a boat and trailer stolen from a gated storage compound, and that a pickup truck had also been broken into and tool bags stolen. Under investigation.
4:43 p.m. – Drayton Valley – 50 St – Complainant who reported the theft of a boat and trailer at 10:41 a.m. called to report there had been a suspicious truck driving around the same storage yard. Under investigation; no plate was obtained and the truck had left.
5:38 p.m. – Rocky Rapids area – Anonymous complaint that a male who was prohibited from driving had been driving in the area. Patrols were made but the truck was not located.
5:53 p.m. – Brazeau County – Hwy 22 – Complainant reported a truck with a camper attached had been driving aggressively toward town, and it looked like the driver was holding a beer. Member located the truck and conducted a traffic stop; the driver provided two samples of his breath, both resulted in a “caution.” The driver was issued a three-day provincial impaired driving suspension and his truck was impounded.
10:18 p.m. – Cynthia – Complainant reported being assaulted by a friend after they had been drinking. Member attended and found that the friend had returned home and that the complainant didn’t want the other male spoken to or any further investigation.
October 6
2:13 a.m. – Brazeau County – Complainant reported ongoing harassing communications from a female acquaintance. Complainant reported receiving 47 calls in a 30-minute period. Members located and arrested the female who was charged with two counts of harassing communication and two counts of failing to comply with a probation order. The female was held for a telephone bail hearing (and to sober up) and subsequently released by a justice of the peace with conditions and a court date.
3:40 a.m. – Drayton Valley – 56 Ave – Complainant reported his red F-150 stolen from his driveway sometime in the previous three hours. The truck was recovered on Oct. 8, abandoned near the City Service Bridge.
1:05 p.m. – Brazeau County – Charges are pending against a male after a curfew check found he was not complying with his conditions.
2:02 p.m. – Drayton Valley – Courthouse – Sheriffs conducting security during court advised that a judge had just issued a “Form 8” Mental Health Act warrant for a male who was at the courthouse. Member attended and transported the male to an appropriate facility.
2:42 p.m. – Drayton Valley – 63 St – Complainant reported that a white enclosed cargo trailer had been stolen from a business around the middle of September. Under investigation.
9:46 p.m. – Drayton Valley – Member responded to a third-party complaint of a suicidal female. Member located the female and determined that she did not meet the requirements to be apprehended under the Mental Health Act. Member provided her a courtesy ride to the hospital so she could speak to a doctor.
October 7
8:12 a.m. – Brazeau County – Complainant reported that a male who previously owned the property she is renting had returned the previous afternoon and pulled down a gate. Under investigation, related to report on Oct. 2 at 1:44 p.m.
9:23 a.m. – Brazeau County – Complainant reported that she thinks someone is tracking and following her. The reasons for these beliefs provided by the complainant were confusing, and when member called her to discuss the issues, she hung up. A referral was made for followup by RPACT (rural police and crisis team) as the complainant has a history of similar calls that appear to be mental health related.
11:18 a.m. – Drayton Valley – Complainant reported possible identity fraud. Complainant lost and replaced her license about a year and a half ago and was since advised she is under investigation for voter fraud for voting twice in an election. Complainant was advised that police will document the lost ID, but she would have to followup with the agency investigating the potential voter fraud.
3:04 p.m. – Drayton Valley – Complainant reported receiving a call on an app on his phone from a person claiming he could return the complainant’s stolen truck for a fee. Member advised the complainant to not send any money or communicate further. See report on Oct. 6 at 3:40 a.m.
5:02 p.m. – Drayton Valley – 50 St – Complainant reported that a licence plate she reported stolen was seen on an SUV parked in a trailer park. Member attended, but the SUV had since left, though a suspect was identified. Under investigation.
6:18 p.m. – Drayton Valley – Power Ctr Blvd – Complainant reported a fake $50 had been passed at a business the previous day. Under investigation.
8:34 p.m. – Brazeau County – Complainant reported receiving two harassing phone calls from an unknown number, though there was a potential suspect. Member spoke to both parties and determined there had been a couple of legitimate calls between two numbers; no charges laid as it couldn’t be proven where the harassing calls originated from.
10:31 p.m. – Brazeau County – Complainant reported receiving further harassing calls from a female acquaintance. Members attended a location and arrested the intoxicated female, who was held for a telephone bail hearing on charges of harassing communications as well as three counts of failing to comply with conditions. She was remanded in custody by a justice of the peace. See related file on Oct. 6 at 2:13 a.m.
October 8
4:35 a.m. – Drayton Valley – 56 Ave – Complainant reported a break-in at a business. Members attended and confirmed that a video game had been stolen from a vending machine. Under investigation.
Throughout the Week:
Minor Collisions – 9
False Alarms – 3
Traffic Complaints – 10
Bylaw Complaints – 6
Lost or Stolen License Plates – 7
Items Lost and Found – 2
Assist Other Agencies – 2
Alberta RCMP App – The Alta. RCMP mobile app is now available as a free download. The app does not track or monitor users in any way. It provides easy access to Online Crime Reporting, Crime Mapping, Detachment information, Project Lock Up, Crime Stoppers, as well as RCMP news and social media accounts.
Surveillance Camera Registry – If you have a surveillance system at your home or business, you can register it with the Rural Alberta Capture to help officers identify locations that may have valuable evidence to aid in investigations. To register or for more information got to Home | Rural Alberta Emergency Crime Capture (ruralalbertacapture.ca).
Investigators are asking anyone who may have information regarding any of these unsolved occurrences, contact the Drayton Valley RCMP at 780-542-4456. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app.
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