Saskatchewan RCMP WEST arrest male from Quebec wanted on a Canada-wide warrant

February 27, 2023
Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan

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In late January 2023, the Saskatchewan RCMP Warrant Enforcement Suppression Team (WEST) received a request from the Saskatoon Integrated Intelligence Unit (SIIU) to locate 36-year-old David Corte, who was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in relation to multiple outstanding charges issued in Quebec.

Initial investigation led police to believe Corte was likely in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan RCMP WEST in Saskatoon, working in conjunction with the Quebec City Police Service, were able to confirm that Corte was in Saskatoon and actively evading police. Investigators corroborated information to better identify Corte's whereabouts and activities.

Based on all the information gathered, Corte was believed to be at a residence located on the 100th block of Douglas Crescent in Saskatoon. On February 17th, Saskatchewan RCMP WEST was conducting patrols in the area when they observed a male who matched the description of Corte, departing in a vehicle. The Saskatchewan RCMP North Battleford Crime Reduction Team was called to assist and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver was positively identified as David Corte. He was arrested and taken into custody in Saskatoon without incident.

Following a request made by the Quebec City Police Service, the Saskatchewan RCMP Provost Unit facilitated the ground transport of Corte pursuant to Sec. 503(3)(b) of the Criminal Code, from Saskatoon to Regina, SK, in preparation for his departure via commercial aircraft destined for Quebec City. The Saskatchewan RCMP Provost Unit's involvement in this transport follows routine protocol for partner police agencies requiring assistance.

Corte is scheduled to make his first court appearance in Quebec Provincial Court on February 23.

"Saskatchewan RCMP WEST is committed to conducting law enforcement and intelligence activities with the goal of locating individuals who are actively evading police custody," says Acting Inspector Kory Davidsen, the Senior Investigative Officer with Saskatchewan RCMP SERT-WEST. "Working in close collaboration with inter-jurisdictional partner police agencies is key to our ability to apprehend individuals who are on release for serious offences, ultimately making our communities safer."

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