Arrested – Pierceland RCMP: male wanted after assault and forcible confinement

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On November 17, 2024, Pierceland RCMP located and arrested Lorne Singer at a residence on Big Island Lake Cree Territory. Lorne Singer was wanted by Pierceland RCMP for charges including forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, and multiple firearm related charges.

Lorne Singer is scheduled to appear in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on November 18, 2024.

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Pierceland RCMP: male wanted after assault and forcible confinement

2024-11-14

On November 12, 2024 at approximately 1:15 p.m., Pierceland RCMP received a report of an adult female who had been forcibly confined at a residence on Big Island Lake Cree Territory.

Officers responded and determined an adult male forcibly confined and assaulted an adult female, who was known to him, at the residence. The adult female was able to escape and get assistance. She reported non-life-threatening injuries to police.

As a result of continued investigation, on November 12 at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Big Island Lake Cree Territory where they located and seized a firearm, a machete, and a baton.

Following further investigation, 42-year-old Lorne Singer from Big Island Lake Cree Territory is charged with:

• one count, forcible confinement, Section 279(2), Criminal Code;
• one count, break and enter with intent, Section 348(1)(a), Criminal Code;
• one count, assault with a weapon, Section 267(a), Criminal Code;
• one count, assault, Section 266, Criminal Code;
• one count, carry a weapon for the purpose to commit an offence, Section 88, Criminal Code;
• one count, uttering threats, Section 264.1(1)(a), Criminal Code;
• one count, criminal harassment, Section 264(2)(d), Criminal Code;
• one count, store a firearm in a careless manner, Section 86(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, possess a firearm when not the holder of a license, Section 92(1), Criminal Code; and
• two counts, possess a firearm when prohibited, Section 117.01(1), Criminal Code.

A warrant has been issued for Lorne Singer's arrest. Pierceland RCMP continue to work to locate and arrest Lorne Singer and ask members of the public to report all sightings and information about his whereabouts.

Lorne Singer is described as approximately 6'0" tall and 150 lbs. He has brown eyes and black hair. A photo of him is attached.

Pierceland RCMP continue to investigate.

If you see Lorne Singer, do not approach him. Report all sighting and information about his whereabouts to Pierceland RCMP at 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.