Crime & Courts

RCMP report reveals police actions, recommendations after James Smith Cree Nation, Weldon murders

An internal review on the RCMP's response to the mass murder on James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) and in Weldon is being released today, with a summary of 36 recommendations and effective practices Mount...

Jun 06, 2024

Teen killer to spend less than four years in prison following sentencing

A teen killer, who was initially charged with first degree murder in the death of Air Ronge resident Jennifer Hendry but pleaded guilty to the lesser offence of second-degree murder in November 2023, ...

Jun 05, 2024

Homeless in La Ronge targeted in bear mace attacks

The homeless population in La Ronge is speaking out after becoming victims of repeated bear mace attacks in the last month. larongeNOW spoke to five homeless individuals, who all expressed fear of the...

Jun 04, 2024

RCMP nab wanted Ahtahkakoop man after drone search

A man wanted for missing court appearances on previous charges of aggravated assault, gun charges and fleeing from police is back behind bars after a drone search on Ahtahkakoop First Nation. The RCMP...

Jun 04, 2024

Suspect in Ahtahkakoop gun incident no shows on court date

A man facing violence related charges, is once again wanted by Saskatchewan RCMP after skipping out on his last court date.The Prince Albert Warrant Enforcement and Suppression Team (WEST) believes 44...

Jun 03, 2024

Police lay murder charges in 2019 Jeremy Bird death

A man has been charged with second degree murder and four counts of attempted murder from an incident in La Ronge in 2019. Because he was 14 at the time of the shooting that led to the death of Jeremy...

Jun 03, 2024

Melfort skate park vandalism under investigation

Melfort RCMP are hoping you have some knowledge of vandalism at the Skate Park at Spruce Haven. The concrete surface of the skate park was vandalized around 8 p.m. May 8. (submitted/Melfort RCMP)(subm...

Jun 03, 2024

Teen charged with bear spraying Prince Albert police officer in the face

A teenage boy, alleged to have bear sprayed multiple people, including two Prince Albert police officers, is scheduled to appear in court today.On June 1, at 12:53 a.m., officers were dispatched to th...

Jun 03, 2024

Police looking for woman convicted of killing Brett Ledoux

The woman who was convicted and jailed for the killing of Brett Ledoux in 2017 is being sought by Prince Albert Police for violating her probation. Marissa Bird, age 35, is being sought along with 26 ...

May 31, 2024

Civilian motorist aids police by ramming suspect vehicle

A dangerous situation for RCMP on Hwy 40 near Neilburg, SK Thursday could have ended much worse had it not been for the help of a civilian.The passing motorist disabled a vehicle that had been strikin...

May 31, 2024