Tag Archives: Crime & Courts
RCMP asking for help in identifying suspect of fraud incidents
Nipawin RCMP are looking to the public for some help in identifying a suspect involved in some fraud incidents.Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers said on Facebook the incidents took place in October and Nove...
Jan 27, 2020 Police are asking the public to identify this woman, who they say is a suspect in fraud cases in Nipawin. (Facebook/Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers)
Onion Lake Cree Nation seeking solutions after violent incidents
The Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) has declared a state of emergency after a recent series of violent incidents.In a media release, the OLCN said it's seeking assistance from the provincial and federal...
Jan 24, 2020 (650 CKOM)
Not physically hurt but not unharmed: the psychological cost of crime
Increased numbers of homicides, attempted murders, assaults and robberies in Prince Albert and area have grabbed the headlines, but there's also an often hidden consequence to this abundance of crime;...
Jan 23, 2020 An armed robbery north of Prince Albert. What CCTV images like this don't show is the person traumatized by such crimes. (submitted photo/RCMP)
Crunching the chronic numbers: Indigenous incarceration rates keep rising
The proportion of Indigenous people in federal custody has reached a historic high and is increasing.Saskatchewan's numbers are alarming and First Nation leaders say it's imperative both senior levels...
Jan 22, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Police arrest escaped inmate during impaired driving investigation
Police have arrested an inmate who escaped custody earlier this month. John Riley Sanderson, 32, escaped custody when he was being escorted from the courthouse to a transport vehicle on Jan. 2.Today, ...
Jan 22, 2020 John Riley Sanderson, 32, escaped custody when he appeared in court earlier this month. (Submitted photo/RCMP)
Copper cable theft in Middle Lake
A copper cable theft in Middle Lake is under investigation.Sometime between 4 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. on Jan. 19, a vehicle entered a business yard on Highway 20 in Middle Lake.The car was a grey two-door ...
Jan 21, 2020 (submitted photo/RCMP)
Provincial opposition leader makes stop in P.A.
The provincial opposition leader is prepared to make sure the government keeps its promise of a new hospital for Prince Albert.Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili said his party will be keeping an eye ...
Jan 20, 2020 Ryan Meili spoke with media Monday in Prince Albert at the office of P.A.-Northcote MLA Nicole Rancourt. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Saskatoon man found guilty for fake Humboldt Broncos GoFundMe
In 2018, Saskatoon's Andrij Olesiuk created a GoFundMe account to raise money for the Humboldt Broncos after their tragic bus crash.But the $3,600 he raised never made it to the team. Instead, it went...
Jan 17, 2020 Andrij Olesiuk was found guilty of two charges relating to a fake GoFundMe account at Saskatoon's Provincial Court on Jan. 17, 2020. (650 CKOM)
Police seize vehicles, guns, over $300,000 worth of drugs and cash in drug bust
A total of 11 people, with connections to outlaw motorcycle gangs, are facing charges following a lengthy seven-month police investigation.In addition to several guns and six vehicles, over $300,000 w...
Jan 15, 2020 Prince Albert Police Inspector Craig Mushka shows the results of Project Norse. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Police release photos of suspects wanted in connection with La Ronge homicide
Police said they continue to follow all leads as they search for two suspects wanted in connection with Sheena Marie Billette's homicide. In a media release Wednesday RCMP released images of the two s...
Jan 15, 2020 Police are looking for suspects Charlie Napthalie Charles, and Kandi Rose Ratt. (submitted photo/RCMP)