Central Alberta
Innisfail RCMP arrest two people in a stolen vehicle while towing a second stolen vehicle with a stolen trailer

From Innisfail RCMP
On May 16, 2020 at 730 am Innisfail RCMP received a report of a suspicious vehicle stuck in the ditch on C and E trail. Innisfail RCMP integrated traffic unit and Innisfail RCMP detachment members responded to the complaint and located two males attempting to pull a trailer out of the ditch after they had jackknifed it. RCMP investigated and found one of the males was wanted on a number of outstanding warrants for his arrest stemming from investigations at, Sundre, Okotoks, Airdrie, Blackfalds and the Red Deer probation office. Further investigation revealed the truck the men were driving, the trailer they were towing and the second truck that was secured to the trailer were all stolen. Both were arrested without incident. The stolen trucks were subsequently searched, a loaded sawed off shot gun, approx. 60g of methamphetamine (approx. $3600 street value), a knife and bear spray were siezed.
Mitchell Lewis Engler (34 yrs) of Olds Alberta has been charged with:
- Possession of stolen property over $5000 x3
- Possession of stolen property under $5000
- Possession of a controlled substance x4
- Altering a VIN
- Possession of break in tools
- Unsafe storage of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm without a license
- Possession of a loaded prohibited firearm
- Possession of a firearm in a vehicle
- Possession of a firearm obtained by crime
- Possession of a prohibited firearm without a license
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose x3
- Fail to comply x8
Engler has been remanded to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court May 25, 2020
Lester Martin (34yrs) of Lacombe Alberta has been charged with:
- Possession of stolen property over $5000 x3
- Possession of stolen property under $5000
- Possession of a controlled substance x4
- Altering a VIN
- Possession of break in tools
- Unsafe storage of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm without a license
- Possession of a loaded prohibited firearm
- Possession of a firearm in a vehicle
- Possession of a firearm obtained by crime
- Possession of a prohibited firearm without a license
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose x3
- Fail to comply x1
Martin has been remanded to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court on May 25, 2020
Property Crime and Crime Reduction remains a priority for Innisfail RCMP. If you have information about any criminal activity, please contact the Innisfail RCMP Detachment at 403-227-3341 or your local police service. 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.
Alberta
Three Hills RCMP nab suspect who set fire to a field in escape attempt

Three Hills RCMP apprehend property crime offender after lighting fire on rural property
On Oct. 8, 2023, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Three Hills RCMP responded to a break and enter in progress while the home owner was home and hiding inside. Members arrived at the residence and observed suspects fleeing the area in a vehicle. Three Hills RCMP located the vehicle and one male suspect after he lit a fire to a farm field to try and evade police. The male was arrested shortly after and identified by police. Police confirmed the vehicle was stolen and officers located break and enter tools and stolen property inside the vehicle.
Joseph Vincent (30), a resident of Sylvan Lake, Alta., has been charged with:
- Arson – Damage to Property
- Break and Enter Residence
- Possession of Break-in Instruments
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
- Provincial Trespass
Following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, Vincent was remanded into custody to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Drumheller on Oct. 13, 2023.
Three Hills RCMP Detachment Commander Sgt. Jamie Day stated “I am proud of the responding members from the Three Hills Detachment. A lot of work went into catching this offender and I am, thankful that no one was hurt during the incident. This demonstrates the importance, effectiveness and dedication from our members. Three Hills RCMP remains fully committed in building safer communities by working in partnership with our community as well as through investigative and enforcement efforts to achieve this goal. An instrumental tool that aided the investigation, was camera footage provided by the victims linking the individual to multiple incidents. I would like to thank Southern Alberta District Crime Analyst for his assistance providing intel that was critical to the investigation.”
Blackfalds
28 year old Blackfalds woman arrested after drug trafficking investigation

News release from Blackfalds RCMP
Blackfalds RCMP lay charges after drug trafficking investigation
In the summer of 2023, Blackfalds RCMP began an investigation into drug trafficking in the Blackfalds area. As a result of the investigation, on Sept. 5th, 2023, RCMP observed the suspect who appeared to be selling drugs from a Toyota Camry. RCMP initiated a traffic stop and arrested the suspect. RCMP seized:
- 86.8 grams of suspected Methamphetamine
- 5.6 grams of suspected Cocaine
- 93 Percocet pills
- A loaded prohibited/Restricted firearm
- $5100 in Canadian Currency
- 16 grams of suspeceted Fentanyl
- Other pills that are not yet known.
Evidence obtained in the search of the vehicle led officers to continue the investigation. On Sept. 6, 2023, RCMP executed a search warrant at a hotel in Red Deer. As a result of the search of the hotel room, RCMP seized:
- 28.3 grams of suspected methamphetamine
- 8 grams of suspected Cocaine
- 12.6 grams of suspected Fentanyl
RCMP have arrested and charged Blackfalds resident, Reanne Brodersen (28), with:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (x4)
- Possession of the Proceeds of Crime
- Weapons offences (x4)
- Failure to Comply with Weapons Prohibition Order (x2)
- Fail to Comply with Release Order (x2)
Bordersen has been taken before a justice of the peace and remanded with her next appearance date set for Oct. 19, 2023, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer.
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