Crime & Courts

Survey shows Sask. supports RCMP, concerned with Marshals Service

New data show people across Saskatchewan support the RCMP, and have concerns about the Saskatchewan Marshals Service.The survey was released by the National Police Federation, a union representing rou...

Oct 17, 2024

Melfort RCMP seeking suspect vehicle after erratic driving

Melfort RCMP are asking for help in finding the person suspected of erratic driving in the area. Police were called about an erratic driver today (Wednesday) on Highway 3 eastbound into Melfort. Offic...

Oct 16, 2024

Local murder cases to return to court later this month

Another quick court appearance via video for two men charged with second-degree murder. Cody Chubey, 35, is charged with murder in connection to a woman's death in Melfort in March. Chubey had been in...

Oct 15, 2024

RCMP investigating break-in at Pinehouse detachment

Pinehouse RCMP are investigating after tools and backpacks were stolen from an area within their detachment that was under construction. Police say the incident happened at around 3:20 a.m. Tuesday wh...

Oct 12, 2024

Warrant issued for suspect after no-show in Melfort Provincial Court

A bench warrant has been issued for a man facing a number of firearms and other charges. Creedon Dipaolo of James Smith Cree Nation was supposed to appear in Melfort Provincial Court on Monday, but di...

Oct 09, 2024

Adjourned case for care home employee accused of abuse against residents

The case of Jaclyn Elias was briefly discussed in North Battleford Provincial Court Monday afternoon before being adjourned to Oct. 21.The 36-year-old from Wilkie was denied legal aid to help assist h...

Oct 07, 2024

Man charged in armed robbery case released from custody

A man charged after an armed robbery in the R.M. of Spalding has been released from custody until his next court appearance. 23-year-old Bohdey Bussiere of Spalding was charged with three counts of po...

Oct 04, 2024

Loaded shotgun, spent casing recovered from van in officer involved fatality

New details have been released from the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) regarding a fatality following a police chase in Fishing Lake earlier this week. Joey Desjarlais, 34, was pro...

Sep 27, 2024

Upcoming bail hearing for armed robbery suspect

A suspect in a local armed robbery will have his show cause hearing next week. 23-year-old Bohdey Bussiere will appear via video Oct. 3 at Melfort Provincial Court. Bussiere faces three counts of prop...

Sep 27, 2024

Crown seeks adult sentence for accused in Evan Hardy attempted murder

The Crown is seeking an adult sentence for the 14-year-old girl charged after a 15-year-old girl was set on fire at Evan Hardy Collegiate, earlier this month.The case resumed at the provincial court o...

Sep 26, 2024