Multi-agency sweep lands fugitive arrests

March 09, 2026 Media inquiries

A warrant round up led by the Alberta Sheriffs has resulted in the arrests of several dangerous fugitives in central Alberta.

In a coordinated effort to make Alberta communities safer, the Alberta Sheriffs partnered with the RCMP and the Edmonton Police Service in a Joint Forces Operation (JFO) to target wanted fugitives across central Alberta.

The three-day operation, which ran from March 2 to 4, was led by the Fugitive Apprehension Sheriffs Support Team (FASST) of the Alberta Sheriffs. Members from all law enforcement agencies split into four teams and fanned across 34 communities to execute 118 arrest warrants on 49 fugitives. Teams also gathered valuable intelligence to assist on current and future investigations.

“This operation sends a clear message to wanted fugitives in Alberta: you cannot outrun the law. Whether individuals try to evade justice or ignore court orders, they will be found and held accountable. This operation demonstrates how the Alberta Sheriffs augment and support all law enforcement agencies by working together – sharing intelligence, targeting priority offenders and ensuring there is nowhere for criminals to hide.”

Mike Ellis, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services