On Sept 30, 2023, Lac La Biche RCMP with the assistance of Alberta Police Dog Services successfully located and arrested a male who was wanted on numerous warrants.

Waylon Ballantyne (28) a resident of Lac La Biche County was arrested on 16 outstanding warrants for a variety of offences committed throughout the Lac La Biche area. Waylon Ballantyne was at large for failure to attend court while on bail for an aggravated assault in March 2023. Waylon Ballantyne’s additional charges included:

Robbery
Assault with weapon
Assault (x2)
Utter Threats (x2)
Possession weapon dangerous purpose (x2)
Theft
Drive while prohibited (x2)
Fail to comply with release order (x4)
Fail to attend court

Following a judicial hearing, Waylon Ballantyne was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear Oct 16, 2023 in Lac La Biche Provincial Court.

“The severity of Mr Ballantyne’s warrants speak to the impact one individual can have on our region. The Lac La Biche RCMP are dedicated to working towards ensuring a safe community by locating and arresting individuals who are a danger to those that we serve” says Constable Jordan Walker of the Lac La Biche RCMP.

Lac La Biche RCMP encourage the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity. Reports tell us where to look, who to look for, and where to patrol in the future. If you see a crime in progress, dial 911. If you wish to remain anonymous, 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.