On Nov. 11, 2025, RCMP were informed of a break and enter that occurred at a commercial site, where two individuals cut into a fence and stole approximately $70000 worth of copper. Investigation revealed the identity of the two suspects and warrants were sought for both. On Dec. 12, 2025, one of the suspects was arrested. The other remains at large.

As a result of the investigation, Mark Wesley Wildman (48), a resident of Westlock, and John Joshua Ford (52), a resident of Athabasca, Alta., were charged with Break and enter to commit theft over $5000 and Break and enter to commit mischief over $5000. Wildman was additionally charged with two counts of failure to comply with court orders.

Wildman was arrested and brought before a justice of the peace, who released him on conditions. He was to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Westlock on Jan. 7, 2025, but has since been arrested for breaching said conditions. He was charged with failure to comply with release orders and has been remanded into custody, appearing before the same court on Dec. 22, 2025.

Westlock RCMP is still attempting to locate and arrest John Joshua Ford. Anyone with information on Ford’s whereabouts is asked to please call the Westlock RCMP at 780-349-4491. 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).