News release

Wetaskiwin and Maskwacis RCMP team up to arrest repeat offender

March 12, 2026 - Wetaskiwin, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Wetaskiwin Alta. – On Feb. 27, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Wetaskiwin Crime Reduction Unit was on proactive patrol in south Wetaskiwin. Members observed a dark coloured sedan travelling East on 40 Avenue. The license plate attached to the sedan was obstructed by snow, making it illegible. A traffic stop was attempted but the sedan engaged in a flight from police and failed to stop at a stop sign. A pursuit was not initiated. Neighbouring detachments were updated and provided a vehicle description. Maskwacis RCMP members advised that they located the sedan on Highway 611. Wetaskiwin Crime Reduction members arrived in the area and observed the sedan until it came to a stop. Crime Reduction members engaged the sedan with a Tactical Vehicle Intervention Technique to prevent another flight & mitigate risk to the public. 

As a result of this investigation, a 26year old individual was identified as the driver and charged with the following;

• Flight From Peace Officer;
• Dangerous operation of motor vehicle; and
• Offences under the Traffic Safety Act (x4).

The individual was taken before a Justice of the Peace and initially remanded however later released with his next court date set for March 17, 2026 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Wetaskiwin.

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