Community Alert: Impaired Driving Arrest Near Westlock Court

Incident Overview

On the morning of June 22, 2026, officers from Westlock RCMP responded to a report of a possibly impaired driver leaving the Provincial Court of Justice building in Westlock, Alberta. The call came in around 9:00 a.m., indicating that a man who had attended a probation-related appointment was believed to be under the influence of alcohol and was departing in a vehicle.

Police located the vehicle, described as a grey van, and conducted a traffic stop. During the impaired driving investigation, the driver refused to provide breath samples as required by law. The man, a 33-year-old resident of Busby, Alberta, was arrested and now faces multiple criminal and provincial charges connected to this incident.

Official RCMP Details

According to the official report from Westlock RCMP, officers were notified that a male driver had arrived at the court building in a grey van while allegedly impaired by alcohol. After leaving his probation appointment, he was observed departing the area, prompting a call to police. When officers initiated a traffic stop and began an impaired operation investigation, the driver declined to provide the requested breath samples.

The 33-year-old Busby man was arrested and has been formally charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code and related legislation:

• Resist arrest
• Fail to comply with a probation order

In addition to these charges, the individual also received provincial sanctions related to the impaired driving investigation, specifically for:

• Refusing to comply with a lawful breath demand
• Operating a motor vehicle while impaired

Following a Judicial Interim Release (JIR) hearing, the accused was released from custody. He is scheduled to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Westlock on July 8, 2026.

Residents who are concerned about trends in local crime, including impaired driving and probation compliance, can review detailed data for the area through our Westlock, Alberta crime statistics and safety overview, as well as broader regional information for Westlock County crime and safety statistics.

Contacting Westlock RCMP & Crime Stoppers

Anyone with information about criminal activity in or around Westlock is urged to contact the Westlock RCMP Detachment directly at 780-349-4491.

For those who prefer to provide information anonymously, you can contact Crime Stoppers in any of the following ways:

• Phone: 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
• Online: www.P3Tips.com
• Mobile: Use the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store

To report certain crimes online or to access additional Alberta RCMP news and information, residents can also download the Alberta RCMP app from Apple or Google Play.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident highlights the ongoing risk impaired driving poses to communities across Alberta. Allegations that a driver attended a probation appointment and then left while impaired underscore how vital it is for community members to report suspected impaired drivers immediately. Early calls to police, as occurred in this case, allow officers to intervene before a potential collision occurs.

To help keep roadways safer, we encourage residents to stay alert for signs of impaired driving, such as erratic lane changes, unusually slow or high speeds, or delayed reactions at traffic lights. If you suspect a driver is impaired, do not attempt to stop the vehicle yourself. Pull over safely and contact local police or 911, providing as much detail as possible about the vehicle, location, and direction of travel. Community vigilance, supported by up-to-date crime and safety data, is central to our mission of building safer neighbourhoods throughout Alberta.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the alberta community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.