Please note all information below occurred within the time period above, unless otherwise noted.
Saskatchewan RCMP - Your Provincial Police Service
March 15: Spiritwood RCMP was requested to assist a partner agency at a residence on Witchekan Lake First Nation. Officers observed three adult males known to be on warrants in the residence. As a result of subsequent investigation, officers located and seized approximately 26 grams of methamphetamine, a semi-automatic firearm, a sawed-off firearm, approximately 150 rounds of ammunition, numerous knives and trafficking paraphernalia. As a result, the three males were arrested on outstanding warrants. An adult female at the residence was also arrested.
33-year-old Melvin Starblanket from Spiritwood, SK is charged with one count, fail to comply with release order condition, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code. He was also arrested on an outstanding warrant from Prince Albert Police Service. He is scheduled to appear in court in Spiritwood on June 13, 2023.
35-year-old Eric Stevens from Regina is charged with:
- one count, possession of a firearm while prohibited, Section 117.01 Criminal Code;
- five counts, fail to comply with release order condition, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code;
- one count, unsafe storage of a firearm, Section 86(1), Criminal Code;
- two count, unsafe storage of ammunition, Section 86(1), Criminal Code;
- three counts, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(2), Criminal Code; and
- one count, possess a firearm without a license, Section 91(1), Criminal Code.
Eric Stevens was also arrested on warrants from Regina Police Service. He is scheduled to appear in court in Spiritwood on March 28, 2023.
22-year-old Leon Chamakese was arrested on warrants from Prince Albert RCMP, Ahtahkakoop RCMP, Regina Police Service.
The investigation continues.
March 16: Saskatchewan and Alberta RCMP Livestock Investigations Unit recover over $25,000 worth of stolen cattle. In February 2023, the Alberta RCMP Livestock Investigations Unit (LIU) launched an investigation following the report of a cattle left in Thorhild, Alberta. Initial investigation indicated the cattle may have been transported outside of the province. Based on preliminary information gathered, investigators believed the cattle was destined for Martensville, SK. On March 16, 2023, RCMP Livestock Investigators from Alberta and Saskatchewan, RCMP members from the Martensville detachment, and representatives of Livestock Services of Saskatchewan executed a search warrant for properties in the RM of Corman Park. During the search, officers recovered 10 cows which were identified through registered Alberta Livestock Brands.
As a result of the collaborative efforts with the inter-provincial RCMP agencies, 48-year-old Alvin Hamm was arrested without incident and charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000. Hamm was released and is scheduled to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on May 16, 2023.
Some of the missing cattle remain unaccounted for. The cattle are described as Black White Face or Black Brockle Face cows bearing Alberta Livestock Brands BAR 2 V (right hip) and 6 OVER SPLIT END BAR (left hip).
Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of the cows is asked to contact RCMP Livestock Investigations at 403-598-6991 (Alberta) or 306-537-9448 (Saskatchewan). If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
Livestock Investigators stress the importance of branding as registered livestock brand(s) are the primary means of ownership identification on cattle and horses. Information on branding can be obtained through Livestock Identification Services in Alberta or Livestock Services of Saskatchewan.
March 20: Saskatchewan RCMP WEST asks public to report sightings of Anthony Maurice
March 22: Punnichy RCMP asks for the public's assistance to locate wanted person
March 23: In relation to an ongoing investigation, two separate, but related search warrants were executed at two residences in Yorkton the evening of March 23, 2023: one on the 100 block of Henderson Drive and one on the 300 block of Victoria Avenue. Yorkton RCMP General Investigation Section, Yorkton RCMP Detachment, and the Yorkton Saskatchewan RCMP Trafficking Response Team collaboratively investigated and executed the search warrants, which resulted in a seizure of a vehicle, a quantity of cash, cocaine (108.60 grams), methamphetamine (72.6 grams). Four people were arrested and charged as a result of the investigation.
Thirty-nine-year-old Jesse Wintonyk of Yorkton, SK has been charged with:
- Trafficking Cocaine S. 5 (1) CDSA
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine S. 5(2) CDSA
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine S. 5(2) CDSA
- Possession of Proceeds of Crime over $5000 S. 354(1)(a) CC
Twenty-five-year-old Honora Kitchekeesik of Yorkton, SK has been charged with:
- Trafficking Cocaine S. 5 (1) CDSA
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine S. 5(2) CDSA
- Possession of Proceeds of Crime over $5000 S. 354(1)(a) CC
Twenty-year-old Abdulai Kamara of Edmonton, AB has been charged with:
- Trafficking Cocaine S. 5 (1) CDSA
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine S. 5(2) CDSA
- Possession of Proceeds of Crime over $5000 S. 354(1)(a) CC
Nineteen-year-old Isaac Kondekabangu-Kashadi of Edmonton, AB has been charged with:
- Trafficking Cocaine S. 5 (1) CDSA
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine S. 5(2) CDSA
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine S. 5(2) CDSA
- Possession of Proceeds of Crime over $5000 S. 354(1)(a) CC
Jesse Wintonyk, Abdulai Kamara, and Isaac Kondekabangu-Kashadi were remanded and are scheduled to appear in Yorkton Provincial Court on March 27, 2023 at 9:30 AM. Honora Kitchekeesik is scheduled to appear in Yorkton Provincial Court on May 8, 2023 at 9:30 AM.
March 24: Tisdale RCMP request assistance with identifying individuals involved in theft of firearm
March 25: We've received some questions related to a March 25 collision investigation in Humboldt. Here is what we can share: at approximately 1:25 a.m., Humboldt RCMP received a report of a single vehicle collision on 12th Avenue in Humboldt. Initial investigation determined a pick-up truck left the roadway and struck a house. No injuries were reported to police. As a result of investigation, the driver, 20-year-old Jared Picklyk from Kelowna, BC was arrested on scene and charged with one count, refusal to comply with breath screening demand, Section 320.15(1), Criminal Code. He is scheduled to appear in Humboldt Provincial Court on May 8, 2023. The investigation continues.
Update –The following wanted individuals who were subjects of previous media releases have been located and arrested: Tyrell Lemaigre (La Loche RCMP), Clayton Fenrich (Yorkton/Melville RCMP) and Dylan Lasas (Meadow Lake RCMP).
Incidents in Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction March 20 to 26, 2023
Please note: the statistics below are representative of reports received within the Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction. They are from the RCMP records management system and are accurate as the day they are collected. Crime statistics are regularly updated due to changes in reporting procedures, changes in ongoing investigations, etc. As a result, the statistics below may differ from previous or future published reports.
Divisional Operational Communications Centre (does not include calls for service by the public directly to local RCMP detachments)
| Calls for service total | 5924 |
| Highest volume of calls for service was on March 25, 2023 | 1033 |
| Reports of Impaired Drivers (RID calls) | 69 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Homicides year to date (January, 2023 to last day encompassed in this report) | 4 |
| Sexual assaults | 28 |
| Sexual crime - other (invitation to sexual touching, sexual interference) | 9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 |
| Assault | 164 |
| Assault with weapon or cauing bodily harm | 43 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Firearms (use of in the commission of an offence, discharge with intent, pointing a firearm) | 4 |
| Kidnapping/forcible confinement | 5 |
| Harassment/uttering threats | 107 |
| Other persons offences (domestic or family dispute, criminal negligence causing bodily harm, extortion with firearm, mischief – danger to life, etc.) | 21 |
| Break and Enter Total | 84 |
| Number of break and enters to a business | 17 |
| Number of break and enters to a residence | 44 |
| Number of other break and enters (encompasses sheds, storage containers, unattached garages, etc.) | 22 |
| Theft Total | 172 |
| Other theft over $5,000 | 18 |
| Theft $5,000 or under | 136 |
| Number of theft of motor vehicle | 18 |
| Mischief | 472 |
| Number of mischief - damage to property | 80 |
| Number of mischief - obstruct enjoyment of property (example: unwanted, intoxicated person at a residence) | 391 |
| Bail violations | 141 |
| Breach of probation | 25 |
| Failure to appear | 18 |
| Disturbing the peace | 141 |
Reports of intimate partner and family violence
- Time period reported is quarterly.
- Data represents number of victims, as there may be more than one victim on a specific investigative file. An individual victimized more than once in a timeframe would be counted more than once. Due to common relationship types in intimate and family violence categories, totals should not be combined.
- Intimate partner refers to violence committed by spouses (legally married, separated, divorced and common-law), current and former dating partner, or someone with whom the victim was in another type of intimate relationship.
- Family violence refers to violence committed by spouses (legally married, separated, divorced and common-law), parents (biological, step, adoptive and foster), children (biological, step, adopted and foster), siblings (biological, step, half, adopted and foster) and extended family members (grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and in-laws).
| October 2022 | |
| Intimate partner violence | 404 |
| Family violence | 416 |
| November 2022 | |
| Intimate partner violence | 320 |
| Family violence | 323 |
| December 2022 | |
| Intimate partner violence | 338 |
| Family violence | 408 |
| Total intimate partner violence October- December, 2022 | 1062 |
| Total family violence October- December, 2022 | 1147 |
| Impaired-related offences | 86 |
| Number of roadside suspensions | 14 |
| Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle | 18 |
| Speeding (this does not include automated speed enforcement fines issued) | 1238 |
| Fines issued | 760 |
| Warnings issued (education-focused interaction between police and public) | 478 |
| Collisions | 129 |
| Dangerous driving | 3 |
| Fatal collisions (number of incidents, not victims) | 1 |
Non-offence Codes (generally, instances where Criminal Codes or Provincial/Federal Statutes aren't broken – for example abandoned vehicles, animal calls, school visits, property or wellbeing checks, etc.)
| Assistance | 281 |
| False alarms | 166 |
| Breach of peace | 117 |
| 911 Act – other activities | 180 |
| Suspicious person/vehicle/property | 157 |
| Mental health act (generally, police officers responding to reports of persons thinking about suicide, or people with mental illness and requiring assistance): | 168 |
| Non-suspicious sudden deaths/Coroner's Act (Every non-suspicious sudden death police officers respond to including reports of persons who died by suicide, natural, accident or undetermined. Specific breakdowns by cause of death are unavailable.) | 26 |