Ashton Deschamps (submitted/Alberta RCMP)

By battlefordsNOW Staff

POLICING

20-year-old suspect in Alberta murder case arrested in North Battleford

Aug 19, 2025 | 1:46 PM

A man wanted in connection with a homicide on Louis Bull First Nation in Alberta has been arrested in North Battleford Tuesday.

Police said 20-year-old Ashton Deschamps was taken into custody in the city after a warrant had been issued for his arrest on a charge of second-degree murder.

The charge relates to the death of 31-year-old Chanse Twins of Ermineskin First Nation, who was killed Aug. 13 on Louis Bull First Nation.

Deschamps had been the subject of a public alert, with RCMP describing him as dangerous and warning people not to approach him.

RCMP said Deschamps will appear in court before being escorted back to Alberta.

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The investigation is ongoing and updates will be provided once court proceedings are scheduled in Alberta.

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