Crime & Courts

Man who stole cab, fired shots at police receives 13 year sentence

A man who stole a cab and fired shots at police will spend just over 11 years behind bars after being sentenced to 13 years in prison in a Queen's Bench courtroom.Tristan Pinder, 20, previously pleade...

May 16, 2019 Tristan Pinder was sentenced to 13 years in prison during Thursday's sentencing hearing. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Man accused in Nipawin assaults makes first court appearance

One of three people accused in three assaults in Nipawin has his show cause hearing scheduled.Nathaniel Roderick Crate, 24, made his first appearance in Nipawin Provincial Court on Wednesday where his...

May 16, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).

P.A. Police investigating graffiti crime spree

A number of homeowners in Prince Albert's West Hill area woke up to a very unwelcome site Thursday morning.Close to two dozen homes and businesses in the area were targeted by graffiti. Sharon Trautma...

May 16, 2019 One homeowner told paNOW he had heard as many as 21 homes and businesses were targeted. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

Husky case returning to Lloydminster court in June for plea

The case involving Husky Energy Inc. will be moving back to Lloydminster Provincial Court in June for plea, now that case management conferences have concluded at North Battleford Provincial Court. Th...

May 14, 2019 Husky Energy Inc. returned to North Battleford Provincial Court Tuesday, for charges related to the July 2016 oil leak near Maidstone which impacted the North Saskatchewan River. (The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh)

Cases adjourned for men in P.A. group accused of robbery

Two 20-year-old men accused of committing a string of robberies with a group of four had their cases adjourned.Brandon Peeteetuce and Dorion Loessel's cases were adjourned until June 4 in Melfort Prov...

May 14, 2019 Melfort Provincial Court. (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Warrant executed at Île-à-la-Crosse home, several arrested, drugs seized

RCMP members from le--la-Crosse, along with the Prince Albert Integrated Street Enforcement Team as well as Mounties from La Loche, Buffalo Narrows, Beauval and the Meadow Lake Police Dog Services mad...

May 14, 2019

Warrant executed at Île-à-la-Crosse home, several arrested, drugs seized

RCMP members from le--la-Crosse, along with the Prince Albert Integrated Street Enforcement Team as well as Mounties from La Loche, Buffalo Narrows, Beauval and the Meadow Lake Police Dog Services mad...

May 14, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Naicam man missing, police asking for public's help

Police are requesting public's assistance in locating a missing man.A release sent out by Melfort RCMP on Monday, May 13 said Charles Butler-Grace, 63, left from his residence in Naicam on the morning...

May 13, 2019 Charles Butler-Grace, a 63-year-old man, left from his residence in Naicam on the morning of Friday, May 10, and was believed to be hitchhiking toward Saskatoon.

National Impaired Driving week includes education, and stop checks

Along with National Police Week, another integral push for Saskatchewan RCMP has already begun.National Impaired Driving Week started yesterday, and will run until next Monday. There will be a variety...

May 13, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)

Four arrested following traffic incident

Battlefords RCMP attempted to stop a stolen vehicle that was seen driving in North Battleford around 7:45 p.m., May 11. The vehicle refused to stop and drove into a residential area. RCMP set up a per...

May 12, 2019 (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)