Saskatchewan RCMP Weekly Report: Monday, July 31 to August 6, 2023, inclusive.
Please note all information below occurred within the time period above, unless otherwise noted.
Saskatchewan RCMP — Your Provincial Police Service
Saskatchewan RCMP reminds drivers that it’s the law to ensure children are buckled up and in an appropriate car or booster seat.
Since the beginning of 2023, Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) has identified 198 children under the age of 7, as well as 49 children between the ages of 7-15, as not having been properly restrained through the use of seatbelts or child restraints during traffic stops resulting in a seatbelt-related charges. CTSS consists of officers from Saskatchewan RCMP and municipal police agencies.
Of the children under the age of 7:
– 142 were not using a car seat or booster seat;
– 46 were not restrained properly (eg: were not harnessed by all car seat fasteners or did not have the shoulder portion of the seatbelt overtop of their shoulder);
– 16 children were in car seats that were improperly attached to the vehicle;
– 26 children were located in one of the front seats. This is particularly hazardous due to the sudden nature of an inflating airbag, which can severely injure small children in collisions; and
– 29 various seating issues were observed, including 11 children standing up in vehicles, 3 sitting at the edge of a seat and 2 sitting in the driver’s lap. One child was thrown forward while the vehicle was stopping for the traffic stop due to the absence of any seatbelt or child restraint.
Protect your young passengers. Children 12 and under are safest in the back seat of a vehicle in proper restraints based on their age, height, and weight. All child passengers should be buckled up. You can be fined $175 if a child under the age of 7 isn’t in an appropriate car or booster seat, or if a passenger under the age of 16 is not buckled up.
Learn more about car seat requirements at https://www.sgi.sk.ca/carseats and booster seat requirements at https://www.sgi.sk.ca/booster-seatbelt.
Body recovered in South Saskatchewan River south of Saskatoon
August 6: Saskatoon RCMP responded to the report of a drowning which occurred in the South Saskatchewan River, approximately 20 km south of Saskatoon on Highway 219. A 31-year-old male was recovered from the river and was later declared deceased on scene by EMS. His family has been notified and Victim Services has been engaged to provide support. The Saskatchewan Coroners Service along with local fire, STARS air ambulance and Saskatoon Police Service’s Air 1 aircraft also responded. Preliminary investigation has determined it was an accidental drowning and there was no criminality involved, as such, there is no further information to provide.
Investigative Recap
Ongoing missing person investigations. Saskatchewan RCMP continues to ask for public assistance locating the following missing individuals:
- Seth Deschambeault – Prince Albert Detachment area
- Malcolm Custer – Smeaton Detachment area
- Branden Baptiste – Battlefords Detachment area
- Shequille “Shack” Gamble – Big River Detachment area
- Merle Wolfe – Onion Lake Detachment area
- Sheenalyn Sewap – Pelican Narrows Detachment area
- Kristopher Billette – Dillon Detachment area
- Madison Yew – Battlefords Detachment area
July 24: In June 2023, Saskatchewan RCMP’s Moose Jaw Crime Reduction Team (CRT) began an investigation into illicit drug trafficking in the Moose Jaw area.
As a result of investigation, officers executed a search warrant at a residence in Moose Jaw. They located and seized approximately 15 grams of suspected cocaine and 45 grams of suspected methamphetamine, as well as a sum of cash.
As a result of further investigation, on August 1, 2023, 43-year-old Jeremy Fisher of Moose Jaw was charged with:
– one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
– one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking (methamphetamine), Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; and
– one count, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code.
Jeremy Fisher is scheduled to appear in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on September 6, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. (Information # 90490305)
Saskatchewan RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime assisted with this investigation.
Background: The Saskatchewan Enforcement Response Team (SERT) consists of Saskatchewan RCMP’s Crime Reduction Team (CRT) and Warrant Enforcement Suppression Team (WEST), as well as the Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Team (STRT). SERT will help the Saskatchewan RCMP continue to fulfil its mandate as the province’s police force – keeping our communities safe.
July 25: At approximately 4:20 p.m., Turtleford/Glaslyn RCMP received a report of an abduction. Investigation determined an adult female was being held against her will in a vehicle. Turtleford/Glaslyn RCMP, Loon Lake RCMP, Spiritwood RCMP and Saskatchewan RCMP North Battleford Crime Reduction Team (CRT) members immediately began searching for the female.
Investigation determined she was on Ministikwan First Nation. Officers located the suspect vehicle parked outside a residence. They located the female, who did not report any physical injuries to police.
An adult male was arrested nearby. He initially provided a false name to police. Officers positively identified him and determined he was breaching a conditional sentence order. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, officers located and seized a firearm, ammunition, a baton, a knife and a quantity of dried cannabis.
As a result of continued investigation, 32-year-old Angus Heathen from Prince Albert is charged with:
– one count, unsafe storage of a firearm, Section 86(2), Criminal Code;
– one count, possess firearm in a motor vehicle, Section 94(2), Criminal Code;
– one count, possess prohibited firearm with readily-available ammunition, Section 95(2), Criminal Code;
– one count, possess firearm knowing it was prohibited, Section 92(3)(a), Criminal Code;
– three counts, possess firearm while prohibited, Section 117.01(3), Criminal Code;
– one count, fraud, Section 403, Criminal Code; and
– one count, resist/obstruct peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code.
He is also charged with one count, possession of illicit cannabis, Section 8(1)(b), Cannabis Act.
Angus Heathen appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court on July 27, 2023 (Information #90495916).
August 2: Pierceland RCMP investigating report of armed male
August 2: Is this your stolen property? – Beauval recover significant amount of stolen property
August 4: At approximately 4:45 p.m., Nipawin RCMP received a report of a serious assault in Nipawin. Investigation determined an altercation occurred between two adult males on 4 Street North. One was injured and was treated at hospital for injuries described as serious in nature.
The other adult male was arrested without incident. As a result of continued investigation by Nipawin RCMP and Saskatchewan RCMP’s Prince Albert General Investigation Section and Forensic Identification Services, 24-year-old Michael Greenleaf is charged with:
– one count, aggravated assault, Section 268(2), Criminal Code; and
– one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(2), Criminal Code.
He is scheduled to appear in Melfort Provincial Court on August 8, 2023 (Information #90506384).
August 5: At approximately 8:40 p.m., Outlook RCMP received the report of a drowning of a 35-year-old male on Lake Diefenbaker. Officers responded immediately and began search efforts in conjunction with Outlook and Elbow Fire and Rescue. At approximately 7:15 a.m., the following morning, the male was located deceased by Outlook Fire and Rescue. His family has been notified. The Saskatchewan Coroners Service also attended the scene and ordered an autopsy. Preliminary investigation there was no criminality involved, as such, there is no further information to provide.