Several businesses along Main St. in Melfort were vandalized overnight. (Image Credit: Cam Lee/northeastNOW)

By Cam Lee

Crime Watch

Home break-in, vandalized businesses lead to charges against Melfort man

Jan 29, 2026 | 2:48 PM

A Melfort man is facing charges after several businesses were vandalized. 

RCMP were called about a disturbance at a home in the 500 block of Stovel Ave. W. early Thursday morning. 

It was alleged a man under the influence of an illegal drug broke into the house and damaged a window. 

He was taken into custody. 

Police were then called about vandalism at several businesses along Main St. 

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The investigation determined the man they already had in custody was responsible for a number of those incidents, which included broken windows at various businesses and a park bench being destroyed.

One of several Melfort businesses vandalized. (Image Credit: Cam Lee/northeastNOW)

The 39-year-old will appear in Melfort provincial court on Friday. 

He faces one count of break-and-enter and multiple counts of criminal mischief. 

RCMP said the man also had outstanding warrants from the Saskatoon Police Service at the time of his arrest. 

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cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com