On March 19, 2017, Airdrie RCMP was dispatched to a complaint of a possible youth having overdosed on drugs.

The youth was located and transported to hospital for further medical assessment where a full recovery was made.

Airdrie RCMP, in collaboration with Airdrie RCMP’s General Investigation Section, completed a thorough investigation. The investigation revealed that an adult male had given alcohol and cocaine to two youths inside a home. The male also tried to conceal the criminal act by extorting another person involved.

Shawn Milton Payne, 48 years old, of Red Deer is charged with:

• Trafficking of a scheduled substance (cocaine) – 2 charges
• Extortion
• Obstruction of Justice

Airdrie RCMP would like to thank the public for coming forward with information to assist with this matter.