On October 25, 2024, Swift Current Municipal RCMP responded to a report of a firearm discharged during an altercation on Herbert Street in Swift Current, SK. Officers responded and no injuries were reported to police. Swift Current RCMP continued to investigate.
On October 29, 2024 at approximately 6:00 a.m., Swift Current Municipal RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter at a residence on 10 Avenue NW in Swift Current. Investigation determined multiple individuals entered the residence with a firearm and assaulted two occupants inside. The firearm was not discharged. The suspects stole an amount of cash as well as a vehicle. The vehicle was recovered shortly after; however, the suspects remain outstanding.
Both of these incidents are not believed to be random. Swift Current Municipal RCMP have identified and charged two males in relation to both of these incidents and warrants for their arrest have been issued.
35-year-old Nicholas Belanger from Medicine Hat, AB and 28-year-old Mathew Neufeld from Swift Current, SK are each charged with:
- one count, break and enter, Section 348(1)(b), Criminal Code;
- two counts, assault causing bodily harm, Section 267(b), Criminal Code;
- one count, theft over $5000, Section 334(a), Criminal Code;
- one count, theft under $5000, Section 334(b), Criminal Code; and
- one count, disguised with intent to commit offence, Section 351(2), Criminal Code.
Nicholas Belanger is additionally charged with:
- one count, robbery with a firearm, Section 344(1)(a), Criminal Code;
- one count, assault with a weapon, Section 267(a), Criminal Code;
- one count, careless use of a firearm, Section 86(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, pointing a firearm, Section 87(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, dangerously discharged a firearm, Section 244(1), Criminal Code; and
- six counts, fail to comply with probation order, Section 733.1(1), Criminal Code.
Investigators have reason to believe Nicholas Belanger and Mathew Neufeld may be in the Swift Current or Medicine Hat areas, but their current whereabouts are unknown. If you see Nicholas Belanger or Mathew Neufeld, do not approach them. Report any sighting of them or information to your nearest police by calling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.