On Feb. 3, 2023, at 1:57 a.m., Coronation RCMP received a report of a break and enter in progress at a business in the County of Paintearth. 

Two suspects gained entry to a secure compound which was observed by a witness. The witness notified the property representative and he attended the scene. A getaway vehicle pulled up and picked up the two suspects as they exited the property. The property representative followed the suspects in his vehicle and notified the Coronation RCMP of the incident.

Coronation RCMP were able to locate the suspects in their vehicle with the assistance of the property representative and conduct a traffic stop. Killam and Viking RCMP members attended and assisted taking the suspects in custody. The four suspect were held for a Justice of the peace hearing.

As a result of the investigation Coronation RCMP have charged;

Danielle Nelson (40), a resident of Alliance, was charged with:

  • Break and enter to a business
  • Mischief to property under $5,000
  • Alter or obliterate vehicle identification number
  • Possession of break and enter tools
  • Breach of a release order (x2)

Nelson was remanded into custody with her next appearance set for Feb.10, 2023 at Coronation Provincial Court.

Dallas Vaudrin (44), a resident of Killam was charged with:

  • Break and enter to a business
  • Mischief to property under $5,000
  • Alter or obliterate vehicle identification number
  • Possession of break and enter tools
  • Breach of probation order.

Vaudrin was released from custody on bail with his next court appearance set for March 10, 2023, at Coronation Provincial Court.

Paul Jamieson (43), a resident of Stettler, was charged with:

  • Break and enter to a business
  • Mischief to property under $5,000
  • Alter or obliterate vehicle identification number
  • Possession of break and enter tools
  • Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine).

Jamieson was released from custody with his next appearance set for March 10, 2023,  at Coronation Provincial Court.

Tanya Kotowski-Jamieson (40), a resident of Stettler,was charged with:

  • Break and enter to a business
  • Mischief to property under $5,000
  • Alter or obliterate vehicle identification number
  • Possession of break and enter tools.

Kotowski-Jamieson was released from custody with her next appearance set for March 10, 2023 at Coronation Provincial Court.

“In a small community the problems associated with property related crimes are amplified, ”says Sergeant John Pike Detachment Commander Coronation RCMP, “ As part of our Rural Crime Reduction Strategy we encourage members of the public/businesses to report suspicious activity. With the assistance of the community and the property representative we were able to locate the suspects involved.”

Members of the public who want to report suspect suspicious activity or property related crime in their community can call local police, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is always anonymous.