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Charges laid after New Years Day incident in Pelican Narrows

Jan 7, 2022 | 11:25 AM

Charges have been laid following a stabbing and shooting outside on Nesoteo Road in Pelican Narrows on News Years Day.

Shortly after 8:00 a.m. on Jan. 1, Pelican Narrows RCMP arrived at the scene and located two injured adult men. The men were transported to Saskatoon to receive treatment and both have since been released.

“Since Jan. 1, our detachment has executed two search warrants at two separate residences in the community of Pelican Narrows in relation to this investigation,” said S/Sgt. Rod Rudnisky, Pelican Narrows Detachment Commander in a media release. “A total of 13 firearms were seized as a result. This is one of a significant number of calls for police assistance our detachment responded to over New Years eve and day. We remain dedicated to keeping our community safe and are continuing to investigate this incident.”

As a result of investigation, 19-year-old Drey Morin from Pelican Narrows has been charged with:

  • one count, Discharge firearm with intent – section 244(1) of the Criminal Code
  • one count, Aggravated assault, section 268 of the Criminal Code
  • one count, Assault with weapon, section 267(a) of the Criminal Code
  • one count, Breach of undertaking, section 144(4)(a) of the Criminal Code

He was released by court for a next appearance on April 5 at Pelican Narrows Provincial Court at 10:00 a.m.

Three male youth from Pelican Narrows are charged with:

  • one count, Discharge firearm with intent – section 244(1) of the Criminal Code
  • one count, Aggravated assault, section 268 of the Criminal Code
  • one count, Assault with weapon, section 267(a) of the Criminal Code

They cannot be named as per the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Their next court date is April 5 at Pelican Narrows at 10:00 a.m.

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