December 2, 2022
Pierceland, Saskatchewan
The investigation into the report of a robbery and firearms discharge incident has been ongoing by Pierceland RCMP since receiving the initial report on Oct. 11.
After further investigation, Pierceland RCMP have charged 33-year-old Marina Dawn Smith with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Robbery with a Firearm, Section 344 Criminal Code;
- Aggravated Assault, S. 268(2) Criminal Code;
- Reckless Discharge of a Firearm, S. 244.2(3) Criminal Code;
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a vehicle, S. 94(2) Criminal Code;
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, S. 92(1) Criminal Code; and
- Five counts, Possession of a Firearms Contrary to Order, S. 117.01(1) Criminal Code.
Smith is currently in custody in Alberta and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date on these charges.
Investigators continue to ask members of public to report all information about this incident and assist with identifying those responsible. If you have information, contact Pierceland RCMP at 306-839-3330. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Backgrounder
Pierceland RCMP investigating robbery and firearms discharge
2022-10-19
On October 12, 2022 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Pierceland RCMP received a report of a robbery and firearms discharge.
Earlier that evening, unknown individuals approached a rural property east of Pierceland, then stole a black Dodge 3500 dually with an attached empty livestock trailer.
Two individuals witnessed the theft and followed the truck, which was travelling westbound on Highway #55. Occupants of the stolen truck then discharged a firearm at the witnesses, striking their vehicle. One of the occupants received non-life-threatening injuries that required treatment at hospital.
Pierceland RCMP have been investigating these incidents since; both the truck and the trailer have now been recovered in Alberta. Investigators are now asking that members of public report all information about these incidents and those responsible. No charges have been laid in relation to this incident.
If you have information, contact Pierceland RCMP at 306-839-3330. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
