Crime, Cops and Court

If found guilty, 25-year-old Marly Dansereau could face up to five years in prison.

From Jan. 1 to Sept. 31, crime statistics show there were 417 total crimes against the person compared to 359 incidents during the same period last year. This represents an increase of 58 incidents — a jump of 16.2 per cent — year-over-year.

Merlyn Hodgson 67, will spend the next 36 months in a federal penitentiary, must provide a DNA sample and is prohibited for life from owning or possessing firearms or weapons. 

The assault occurred in the maximum-security unit at Saskatchewan Penitentiary on Thursday.

The suspected theft of fuel was reported to the RCMP and charges have been laid.

Canora/Sturgis RCMP also dealt with a highway truck fire, a leaf dumping dispute, an assault, and an attempted liquor theft.

Saskatoon police have released an image of a suspect in the hopes the public can help identify him.

Regina's Government House is said to be haunted by its ghostly former groundskeeper. Then there’s Fort Battleford where strange noises and feelings of unease are widely believed to be the spirits of soldiers and the indigenous people who met their grim fate at this site.

Anthony Alcrow was located and arrested in Saskatoon by Saskatoon Police Service on Oct. 16.

Tristan Whitstone may be armed and is considered dangerous. He also faces charges of intimidation of a justice system participant and forcible confinement.