In November 1838, he helped Patriote prisoners Edward Alexander Theller and William Wallin Dodge escape from the Citadel of Quebec. A warrant was issued for Drolet's arrest and he fled for the United States.
Drolet's actions in November 1838 involved helping two Patriot prisoners, Edward Alexander Theller and William Wallin Dodge, escape from the Quebec Citadel. This led to his own pursuit by authorities, resulting in his flight to the United States.