Crime, Cops and Court

Eighty-nine people were cited for 475 criminal charges in the last half of 2024.

Shortly after midnight on Jan. 17, patrol officers near Broad Street and Saskatchewan Drive observed a vehicle run a red light.

One incident occurred at a liquor store in the 2200 block of 22nd Street West.

On routine patrol Feb 11, police stopped a vehicle with an adult female driver who became uncooperative. The woman was charged with possession of stolen property.

Inquest into the death of Brendan Vermette to be held in Prince Albert March 18 to 21.

On Feb. 14 at approximately 10:45 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a firearm discharge in North Battleford.

Cheyann Crystal Peeteetuce and Summer-Sky Henry were each originally facing charges of first-degree murder in the case but pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

EPS members are working on a sextortion investigation, responded to collision, CSO check, well-being checks and more over the weekend.

the EPS had 431 calls for service in January, well below the 567 calls it received for the first month of 2024.

Arrests were recently made in Biggar and Rosetown.