Crime & Courts

'I was convinced I had two living, breathing bodies in that cell': Correctional officer testifies at murder trial

Tyler Vandewater was calm and compliant when he was arrested and charged with murdering his prison cellmate, according to testimony Tuesday at his trial.Vandewater, 31, is facing a charge of second de...

Jan 28, 2020 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Axe wielding suspect, and midtown stabbing, highlight busy few days for police

A 20-year-old man is facing five counts of assault with a weapon, and one count of mischief, in connection to an incident Monday afternoon in the area of Carlton Court plaza.Police were dispatched to ...

Jan 28, 2020 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Weapons and drugs found at Prince Albert home

Two men and one woman are facing a handful of charges following a drugs and weapons bust in Prince Albert.According to Prince Albert police, a search of a residence in the 100 block of 29th St. E. las...

Jan 28, 2020 (Submitted photo/ Prince Albert Police Service)

Prison death trial: deceased's mother points finger at system

Lauren Laithwaite sat calmly in a Prince Albert courtroom Monday, listening intently as the trial for Tyler Vandewater officially began at Prince Albert Court of Queen's Bench.Vandewater, 31, is facin...

Jan 27, 2020 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

RCMP asking for help in identifying suspect of fraud incidents

Nipawin RCMP are looking to the public for some help in identifying a suspect involved in some fraud incidents.Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers said on Facebook the incidents took place in October and Nove...

Jan 27, 2020 Police are asking the public to identify this woman, who they say is a suspect in fraud cases in Nipawin. (Facebook/Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers)

Attempted armed robbery in Macklin

The Macklin RCMP are looking for a man after an attempted robbery early this morning.According to a media release from RCMP, soon after midnight a man arrived at the Macklin Hotel/Bar demanding money....

Jan 25, 2020 Photo of the suspect. (Submitted photo/Saskatchewan RCMP)

Home invasion suspect pleads not guilty

A violent home invasion in Prince Albert last fall will be discussed in greater detail at a trial in Prince Albert this spring. Anthony Badger Jr., one of two people charged in connection to the incid...

Jan 25, 2020 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Maidstone RCMP recover $300,000 in allegedly stolen vehicles and tools

RCMP are requesting the public's assistance after finding about $300,000 worth of allegedly stolen vehicles and other items near Lloydminster.Police report on Jan. 23 Maidstone RCMP recovered allegedl...

Jan 24, 2020 Maidstone RCMP recovered a large stash of allegedly stolen vehicles and tools at a site near Lloydminster. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Onion Lake Cree Nation seeking solutions after violent incidents

The Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) has declared a state of emergency after a recent series of violent incidents.In a media release, the OLCN said it's seeking assistance from the provincial and federal...

Jan 24, 2020 (650 CKOM)

Inmate on life support following jail attack

As police and the Ministry of Corrections and Policing continue to investigate three separate violent altercations at the Prince Albert Correctional Centre, paNOW has learned more details about one of...

Jan 23, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)