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In Oct. 2025, after noting a rising volume of vehicles stolen from the Whitecourt area, Whitecourt RCMP placed a bait trap vehicle. On Nov. 5, 2025, Whitecourt RCMP got an alert stating that the vehicle was in motion. RCMP officers intercepted the vehicle and the suspects attempt to flee was quickly shut down, resulting in the arrest of the two individuals within. A search incidental to arrest revealed a small amount of methamphetamine and bear spray.
As a result of the investigation, Dylan Andres (26) and Shanelle Williams (22), were charged with:
- Possession of stolen property;
- Possession of controlled substance;
- Possession of break and enter tools; and
- Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose.
Furthermore, Andres was also charged with:
- Theft of motor vehicle;
- Flight from police;
- Mischief under $5000; and
- Traffic Safety Act violations (x2).
Andres and Williams were brought before a justice of the peace and released on conditions. They are to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Whitecourt on Nov. 25, 2025.
‘‘We want the public to know that we do hear their complaints and use the information from the public, as well as crime statistics and analytics, to further investigations and be more proactive in stopping property crime’’ said S/Sgt Matthew Clarke, Detachment Commander of the Whitecourt RCMP. “We understand that everyone works hard for their possessions and want the public to know that we are hard at work, using varied techniques, to help mitigate these types of offences”.
