By Erika Rolling

Crime

Five arrested in major drug trafficking investigation in Whitecourt

Sep 5, 2023 | 10:20 AM

Over a several-month investigation period, Whitecourt RCMP has arrested and charged five individuals for drug trafficking and criminal offenses in the Town of Whitecourt and Woodlands County.

Whitecourt RCMP GIS and ALERT Edmonton started the investigation into cocaine trafficking in the Whitecourt area. Evidence was gathered and search warrants were executed with help from Whitecourt RCMP, Grande Prairie ALERT, Edson RCMP GIS, and RCMP’s Western Alberta District GIS.

Over $27,000 in cash, 463 grams of cocaine, and 43.5 grams of ketamine was recovered and seized as a result.

Thirty charges were laid among five people following their arrests:

Jesse Jackson (34), a resident of Woodlands County, Alberta

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• Trafficking Cocaine (x2)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000

Mariah Jackson (24), a resident of Woodlands County

• Trafficking Cocaine
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000

Debra Letcher (62), a resident of Whitecourt

• Trafficking Cocaine (x3)
• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Ketamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000 (x3)

Jeri Jackson (30) a resident of Whitecourt

• Trafficking Cocaine (x5)
• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Ketamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000 (x5)

Garnet Marcellus (29), a resident of Olds

• Trafficking Cocaine
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000

The investigation is now before the courts and no further details can be given at this time.

If anyone has any information regarding this investigation or drug trafficking in Whitecourt you are asked to contact the Whitecourt RCMP detachment at 780-779-5900. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions.