On Nov. 19, 2025, Drayton Valley RCMP was conducting rural crime prevention patrols in Tomahawk when they attempted to stop a suspicious male on an ATV, carrying a bag. When officers attempted to stop the individual, he fled from police. RCMP members initiated containment patrols to prevent the suspect from re-entering the community.

RCMP Air Services was dispatched to assist, and a coordinated tracking operation was managed by the RCMP Real Time Operations Centre (RTOC). The helicopter observed the subject cross fields and rural properties, attempt to enter a residence, and then continue into Drayton Valley. He then abandoned the ATV and fled on foot toward occupied residences on 43 Street.

Police arrested the man and recovered a loaded firearm at the scene. Neither members of the public nor the suspect were injured; however, one RCMP officer sustained a minor injury during the arrest.

As a result of the investigation, Kaylin Hunter (19), a resident of Lac Ste. Anne County, Alta., faces 18 charges, including:

• Flight from police;

• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle;

• Possession of stolen property;

• Possession of break-and-enter tools;

• Possession of a prohibited firearm; and

• Breaches of various court orders.

Hunter also faces charges with regards to an unrelated incident on Nov 4, 2025, involving flight from police and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle in Drayton Valley. Hunter was brought before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody, to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Drayton Valley on Dec. 2, 2025.

“This is a great example of the tenacity of the officers who live and work in our community” said Sgt. Dan Ferri of the Drayton Valley RCMP. “It is also an example of how quickly the RCMP’s support units can be utilized to respond to an unfolding event. This suspect would not have been arrested if it weren’t for the proactive work of our team and the support from our Real Time Operations Centre and Air Services. I’d like to thank the surrounding detachments and Police Dog Services for responding to assist us, as well as the motorists and property owners in the area who stayed alert and listened to the direction of officers as we worked to ensure the safety of the public during this event.”