WEYBURN — A second person charged in connection with thefts in Midale earlier this summer has been released from custody with conditions.
Francis John Desjarlais appeared Aug. 12 in Weyburn provincial court, where he was granted bail under the terms of a consent release report. His next court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 9 in Weyburn.
Desjarlais had been in custody since July 26.
The co-accused in the matter, Gerald Edward Keenatch, also had his case back in court Aug. 12, and it was adjourned to Sept. 9. Keenatch was released with conditions on Aug. 5.
Background:
According to a news release from the Saskatchewan RCMP, members of the Weyburn detachment received several reports early July 26 of break and enters to vehicles and garages in Midale. Items reported stolen included electronics, tools, cigarettes and change.
The Weyburn RCMP continued to investigate with the assistance of the Saskatchewan RCMP’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft System and Police Dog Services. Later that day, officers located and arrested two men.
As a result of continued investigation, Keenatch, 28, from Regina, and Desjarlais, 27, from the Kawacatoose First Nation, were each charged with:
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Six counts of break, enter and commit
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Six counts of trespass at night
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One count of wearing a disguise with intent to commit an offence
All charges are under the Criminal Code.
Keenatch is also charged with one count of failing to comply with a release order condition under the Criminal Code.
Both men made their first court appearance July 29.
The initial message from the Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network noted there were possibly two males and one female stranded in Midale after their vehicle was abandoned, but the RCMP later said there are no other suspects.
SaskToday will continue to monitor this story.
