Three arrested in connection with armed robbery

Wetaskiwin RCMP have arrested three individuals in connection with an armed robbery that occurred On February 6, 2025.

RCMP were made aware of an Armed Robbery at a residence in Wetaskiwin. The victim said three suspects entered his home, pointed guns at his head and stole a television, bank cards, identification card, money and a cell phone. Three suspects then left on foot.

On February 7, 2025, the investigation lead Wetaskiwin RCMP General Investigations Section to a near by residence. With the assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team, a Search Warrant was executed where two individuals were located and arrested.

Kristen Rain (39) of Maskwacis was arrested and charged with the following:

Robbery with a firearm
Pointing a Firearm
Assault with a weapons x2
Uttering Threats.

Shane Potts (35) of Maskwacis was arrested and charged with the following:

Robbery with a firearm
Pointing a firearm
Assault with a weapon x2
Uttering Threats.

On February 12, 2025, further investigation lead to a second Search Warrant being executed. With the assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team, the Wetaskiwin RCMP’s General Investigations Section and Crime Reduction Unit located the third suspect that was taken into custody without incident. As a result of the search, RCMP located two imitation firearms that were used in the robbery.

Derek Feller (35) of Wetaskiwin, was arrested and charged with the following: