On Nov. 28, 2025, Drayton Valley RCMP received a complaint concerning a stolen vehicle. During their patrols, RCMP officers noted a vehicle being driven by someone matching the description of the suspect. Officers attempted to pull the vehicle over but it fled the area at a high rate of speed. Thanks to coordinated efforts by Drayton Valley RCMP officers and Alberta RCMP Air Services, the vehicle was tracked and a Tire Deflation Device was successfully deployed. The suspects fled the vehicle on foot but were quickly arrested by officers using information provided by RCMP Air Services. A search incidental to arrest revealed small amounts of methamphetamine.

As a result of the investigation, Ashton Armand Cardinal (23), a resident of Rocky Rapids, Alta., and Dawn Elsie Williams (19), a resident of Brazeau County, Alta., were charged with:

• Possession of methamphetamine;

• Resist police officer; and

• Obstruct use of property.

Furthermore, Cardinal was charged with:

• Dangerous operation of motor vehicle;

• Failure to stop;

• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 (x2); and

• Traffic Safety Act related offences (x2).

Cardinal and Williams were brought before a justice of the peace, with Williams being released and Cardinal remanded into custody. Cardinal is to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice on Dec. 2, 2025, while Williams will appear before the same on Dec. 16, 2025.

“We want everyone to know that we take property crimes seriously” said S/Sgt. Ryan Hoetmer, Detachment Commander of the Drayton Valley RCMP. “We heard the public’s concern surrounding stolen vehicles and we will keep investigating every complaint received, using various techniques and partnerships in order to apprehend those responsible”.