Saskatchewan RCMP: on duty in your community
May 25: Prince Albert RCMP received several reports of a firearm discharge at a mobile home court just south of Prince Albert during the early evening. Investigation determined vehicles drove past a residence and an occupant or occupants discharged a firearm. A bullet went through the residence’s wall. No one was injured. Officers continue to investigate.
May 26: At approximately 6:05 p.m., Prince Albert RCMP received a report of a robbery at a business just south of Prince Albert. Investigation determined a male armed with a knife approached two individuals and stole a sum of cash, then drove away. The individuals did not report any injuries. Officers located the vehicle near Red Wing a short time after and arrested two occupants. Franklin Mercredi (DOB: 1988-04-28) from Prince Albert was arrested and charged with: one count, robbery with weapon, Section 344, Criminal Code; one count, wear disguise with intent to commit offence, Section 351(2), Criminal Code; 1 count, possession of weapon contrary to order and fail to surrender authorization, Section 117.01(3), Criminal Code; and two counts, fail to comply with probation order, Section 733.1(1), Criminal Code. April Clarke (DOB: 1991-06-01) of Prince Albert was arrested and charged with: one count, robbery with weapon, Section 344, Criminal Code. They will appear in court on May 30 in Prince Albert.
May 29: Greenwater RCMP seek public assistance locating stolen vehicle. On May 21, 2022, Greenwater RCMP received a report that a truck was stolen from a rural land location near Kelvington between May 20 and 21. The vehicle, a red 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 with Saskatchewan license plate 714LYB, was seen driving south of Kelvington a short time later. When a traffic stop was attempted by police, the vehicle fled. It has not been located, however it has been reportedly seen in Kuroki, SK, and Star City, SK. If you see this truck or have information about this theft, contact the Greenwater RCMP Detachment at 306-322-2550. Information can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Unity RCMP investigating thefts of GPS and auto-steer equipment from tractors. On May 18, Unity RCMP received two reports of theft from motor vehicles – tractors that were temporarily parked in fields adjacent to Highway #14 in the RM of Buffalo. The tractors were broken into and the GPS and auto-steer mechanisms were reported stolen. As seeding is in full swing across the province, the RCMP is encouraging the public to report if they are a victim of similar crimes. Reporting crimes allows RCMP Detachments to identify and monitor crime thefts and trends occurring in their area.
Thefts of campers reported to Saskatchewan RCMP. In Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction between January-May 25, 2022 eight campers were reported stolen to police. The campers were reported stolen from across the province. In May, two fifth wheel camper thefts were reported stolen to Watrous RCMP. This theft investigation is ongoing. Given the springtime weather, many people will be getting their campers out of storage. If your camper, utility trailer, flat deck trailer, snowmobile or ATV trailer is stolen, report it to police. Reporting crimes allows RCMP Detachments to identify and monitor crime thefts and trends occurring in their area.
Pinehouse RCMP: four charged after illegal firearm found in vehicle. On May 21, 2022 at approximately 6:45 p.m., Pinehouse RCMP received a report of a suspicious vehicle. Officers located the vehicle, which had ran out of gas, on Highway #914. Officers observed an illegally-modified, prohibited firearm in the vehicle, which was later seized. There were four occupants in the vehicle. One ran into the nearby bush and the other three were arrested. Pinehouse RCMP and Saskatchewan RCMP Police Dog Services located and arrested the fourth individual later that evening.
Matthew Belly (DOB: 1990-06-18) from Lloydminster, Keiara Corrigal (DOB: 1998-06-04) from Ile a la Crosse, Samuel Kiseyinewakup (DOB:2001-04-01) from Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation, Lonnie Ross McAdam (DOB: 1992-06-12) from Lloydminster are each charged with: one count, unsafe storage of a firearm, Section 86(2), Criminal Code; one count, possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, Section 94(2), Criminal Code; one count, possession of a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized, Section 92(3)(a), Criminal Code; and one count, unauthorized possession of a firearm, Section 91(3), Criminal Code.
Belly is also charged with two counts, fail to comply with release order condition, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code and was arrested on warrants from Ile a la Crosse and Turtleford RCMP. Kiseyinewakup is also charged with four counts, fail to comply with release order condition, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code and was arrested on a warrant from St. Albert RCMP in Alberta. McAdam is also charged with: one count, possess weapon contrary to order and fail to surrender authorization, Section 117.01(3), Criminal Code; one count, fail to comply with release order condition, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code; and one count, fail to comply with probation order, Section 733.1(1), Criminal Code and was arrested on a warrant from Lloydminster RCMP.
Belly will appear in court in Pinehouse on June 15. Corrigal will appear in court in Pinehouse on July 13. Kiseyinewakup will appear in court in La Ronge on June 6. McAdam will appear in court in North Battleford on June 7.
Take the keys or potentially lose the vehicle. With spring seeding underway, the Saskatchewan RCMP is reminding farmers about the potential for vehicle theft. Even on a rural road far from town, the potential still exists for a vehicle to be stolen. If you leave a personal vehicle (pick-up, SUV, car, etc.) on an approach or in a field while you’re on the tractor, make sure you lock your doors and remove all keys. While it might be handy to leave a set “just in case” someone you know needs to move the vehicle, it also can be handy for others passing by. Remember: thieves know where to look for “hidden” keys. The same principle applies to your tractor and other machinery – never leave keys nearby if you are not physically with the vehicle. Last year in Saskatchewan, at least 29% of stolen vehicles had keys inside. You can help prevent theft by taking all keys with you.