The items and drugs seized by RCMP. (Submitted photo/RCMP)

By larongeNOW Staff

Crime

RCMP seize firearm, 150 grams of illegal drugs in Air Ronge

May 2, 2025 | 10:27 AM

Four individuals are facing drug and weapons charges after a traffic stop in Air Ronge.

In the early morning hours of April 25, RCMP initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle travelling on Highway 2. During their investigation, in which all individuals were arrested, officers located and seized a conducted energy weapon from an occupant, as well as bear spray.

A child under the age of five was also in the vehicle, and police arranged for them to be safely picked up by a family member.

Following a search, officers located and seized a prohibited firearm, 125 grams of crack cocaine, 14 grams of methamphetamine, 11 grams of a substance believed to be a mixture of methamphetamine and fentanyl, and additional drug trafficking paraphernalia.

As a result, Aaron McKenzie, 23, Darcel Fourstar, 36, Bridget Starblanket, 23, and Kamika Riese, 26, all from La Ronge, are each charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and possession of a firearm in motor vehicle.

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McKenzie faces additional weapon charges, while Starblanket faces charges related to possession and failing to comply with probation order. Riese also faces an additional possession charge.

All four individuals appeared in La Ronge Provincial Court on April 28.

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