On June 6, 2022 at approximately 9:20 p.m., Meadow Lake RCMP received a report that a female was forced into a vehicle against her will.
While investigating, Meadow Lake RCMP received a report of an injured female at a residence in Meadow Lake.
Investigation determined a group of individuals forced an adult female into a vehicle and assaulted her. The female was able to escape to safety. She was taken to hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
A short time later, officers located the suspect vehicle in Meadow Lake, activated their emergency equipment and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle did not stop. Officers located the vehicle again a short time later. The vehicle stopped and the occupants were arrested.
As a result of investigation, five individuals have been charged.
Conrad Holowach of Arelee is charged with:
- one count, flight from police, Section 320.17, Criminal Code
- one count, assault, Section 266, Criminal Code
- one count, kidnapping with intent, Section 279(1.1)b, Criminal Code
Holowach will appear in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on July 25, 2022.
Valanna Bell of Meadow Lake is charged with:
- one count, flight from police, Section 320.17, Criminal Code
- one count, fail to comply with release order, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code
Bell was also arrested on a warrant from Meadow Lake RCMP. She will appear in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on June 9, 2022.
Tanya Desjarlais of Saskatoon is charged with:
- one count, flight from police, Section 320.17, Criminal Code
- one count, kidnapping with intent, Section 279(1.1)b, Criminal Code
- one count, fail to comply with release order, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code
Desjarlais was also arrested on a warrant from Saskatoon Police Service. She will appear in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on July 25, 2022.
Lindsay Okemow of Saskatoon is charged with:
- one count, flight from police, Section 320.17, Criminal Code
- one count, fail to comply with release order, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code
She will appear in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on July 25, 2022.
Kyla Cheenanow of Meadow Lake is charged with:
- one count, assault, Section 266, Criminal Code
- one count, kidnapping with intent, Section 279(1.1)b, Criminal Code
- one count, fail to comply with release order, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code
- one, count fail to comply with probation order, Section 733.1(1), Criminal Code
A warrant has been issued for Cheenanow's arrest and officers are actively trying to locate and arrest her.
She is described as approximately 5'2" and 130 lbs. She has brown hair and brown eyes.
If you have information on Cheenanow's whereabouts, contact Meadow Lake RCMP at 306-236-2570. Information can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.