News release

Breton RCMP arrest wanted prolific offender seizing stolen property drugs and a firearm

April 10, 2026 - Breton, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Breton, Alta. – On March 13, 2026, Breton RCMP received a report of a wanted prolific offender in Brazeau County.  Investigation led officers to a rural residence when the suspect was located and arrested.

On March 14, 2026 Breton RCMP with assistance from the Central Alberta General Investigation Section and the Community Response Team executed a search warrant at the same rural property and seized. 

• A stolen truck;
• A stolen Skidoo;
• 5.7 pounds of Cannabis;
• A firearm with ammunition; and
• 3 other vehicles that are currently being examined as potentially stolen. 

As a result, RCMP have executed multiple arrest warrants on a 38-year-old who has additionally been charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000. 

The individual was taken before a Justice of the Peace and remanded into custody. They have since been released with their next court date set for May 5, 2026, at the Albert Court of Justice in Drayton Valley. 

A 36-year-old individual has also been charged with:

• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000;
• Weapons offences (x3);
• Failing to comply with a probation order (x2); and
• Possession of Illicit cannabis (Cannabis Act).

This individual as been taken before a Justice of the Peace and released from custody with their next court date set for April 22, 2026, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Drayton Valley. 

Anyone with information about crime in the Breton Thorsby area is asked to call  RCMP at 780-789-3950. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play. To contact RCMP non-emergency line within any Alberta RCMP jurisdiction call 310-RCMP(7267).

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