Spiritwood RCMP have been investigating a complaint of a break and enter that occurred in the rural area of Spiritwood Detachment at 12:30 a.m. on March 13, during which a firearm was discharged.
Wednesday, RCMP said in a news release they are now in a position to confirm that the property owner discharged a firearm into the air in relation to the break and enter complaint. No charges will be laid in relation to the discharge of the firearm.
RCMP also said, “We want to remind the public that introducing a firearm or other weapon into a situation can be very dangerous. Our message around safety has not changed. Please secure the safety of yourself and your family, call 911 and pay attention/observe all details if you are able. If you can avoid a confrontation, please do so.
“We have heard and understand the public’s concerns around crime and have implemented a number of crime strategies/initiatives within Saskatchewan including our crime reduction team, rural crime watch presentations and detachment-specific enforcement initiatives, among others.
“We want to thank the public and news agencies for assisting us by sharing the information about the vehicle.”
Police were referring to their search for a white Ford dually. They were advising the public not to approach it if they saw it but to report it to police immediate. Wednesday’s release stated Big River RCMP members located the F350 truck March 13 around 7:30 p.m. in Debden. One adult female and two adult males were arrested in Debden without incident.
Charges have now been laid against the three adults arrested in Debden.
Brandon Whitefish, 22, from Big River First Nation is charged with: possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code; possession of property obtained by crime under $5000, section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code; traffic property obtained by crime, section 355.2(a) of the Criminal Code; fail to comply with an undertaking given to judge, section 145(3) of the Criminal Code; obstruction, section 129(a) of the Criminal Code. His next appearance will be in Prince Albert Provincial Court on March 16.
Kyle Whitefish, 25, from Big River First Nation is charged with: possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, section 88 of the Criminal Code; possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code; possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code. His next appearance will be in Prince Albert Provincial Court on March 16.
Jo-Dee Ratt, 20, from Ahtahkakoop First Nation is charged with: possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code. Her next appearance is on May 15 in Big River First Nation Provincial Court.
