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Warrant issued in Sweetgrass shooting incident

RCMP are on the lookout for a 34-year Caucasian male in connection to an incident on Sweetgrass First Nation early Thursday morning. According to police, on March 30 at 3:48 a.m.
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RCMP are on the lookout for a 34-year Caucasian male in connection to an incident on Sweetgrass First Nation early Thursday morning.

According to police, on March 30 at 3:48 a.m., an adult male and two other masked individuals entered a residence on the First Nation. An altercation occurred, say police, between these three individuals and six other people inside the residence, with one adult male receiving what was described as minor injuries.

A firearm was also discharged inside the residence, but no injuries occurred, say police.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Joey LeBlanc of Saskatoon. He is described as six feet tall, 210 pounds with green eyes and a beard. He has several tattoos including:

  • Left upper arm: Parkton 4 Life (text), cross (graphic)
  • Right upper arm: dragon (graphic)
  • Right forearm: dragon (graphic)
  • Left hand: Love (text)
  • Right hand: Hate (text)

He is faced with the following Criminal Code charges:  one count, break and enter with intent, one count of disguise with intent,  two counts of pointing firearm, one count of possession for purpose dangerous to the public, one count of discharging a firearm, two counts of assault, and three counts of breach of recognizance.

Police say LeBlanc is known to frequent Saskatoon, Rosetown and Consort, AB, but his whereabouts is unconfirmed. He may be armed and is considered dangerous and should not be approached. If you see LeBlanc or have information regarding this investigation, contact 911 in an emergency, North Battleford RCMP at 306-446-1720, or your nearest police service.

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