Man wanted on warrants, receives two year jail sentence for flight from police

The white Dodge truck he was driving was first spotted by police on Ninth Avenue West. Sewap was driving the speed limit but appeared suspicious because he was slouched over, wearing sunglasses and had his face partially covered by a balaclava.

A traffic stop in the Southwood Drive area was unsuccessful, and Sewap fled to Marquis Road and Sixth Avenue East.

Police called off the pursuit because of safety concerns, and the truck was later found abandoned on Grey Owl Crescent. Sewap was found walking with two other people and when he saw police, put his hands in the air and co-operated.

Inside the vehicle, police found a loaded semi-automatic rifle and ammunition, trafficking paraphernalia and three packages of what they believed was cocaine.

The charges related to those items were withdrawn by the Crown, which noted there would have been issues proving possession of the gun and that the quantity of drugs found was very small.

Sewap, who is originally from Pelican Narrows, but was more recently residing in Saskatoon, has a lengthy criminal record that includes prior offences for flight from police and trafficking.

With credit for time already spent in custody, he has 472 days left to serve. After his release, he will be subject to a three-year driving ban.

Judge Rogers, who accepted the joint submission from lawyers, said the facts of the case were very concerning.

She added that it takes a fraction of a second for someone to lose control on an icy road or for another vehicle to pull into traffic, and so it was very fortunate Sewap’s actions did not result in someone being hurt.

“Frankly, it’s inexcusable,” she said.

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by Nigel Maxwell

Man wanted on warrants, receives two year jail sentence for flight from police

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