April 24, 2024
Witchekan Lake First Nation, Saskatchewan
News release
On April 24, 2024, Spiritwood RCMP located and arrested Nathaniel Sakebow on Witchekan Lake First Nation.
Nathaniel Sakebow is scheduled to appear in court in North Battleford on April 25, 2024.
Saskatchewan RCMP's Warrant Enforcement Suppression Team assisted in this arrest.
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2024-04-24
Spiritwood RCMP is asking the public to report sightings and information on the whereabouts of 33-year-old Nathaniel Sakebow from Edmonton, Alberta.
On July 15, 2023, Nathaniel Sakebow was arrested and charged with one count, manslaughter, Section 236(a), Criminal Code in relation to a homicide that occurred on Witchekan Lake First Nation. Following his court appearance on April 19, 2024, he was released on conditions including GPS electronic monitoring and a 24-hour curfew.
On April 23, 2024, officers received a report that Nathaniel Sakebow had tampered with the electronic monitoring device. A warrant has been issued for his arrest for breaching court-ordered conditions. Spiritwood RCMP is actively working to locate and arrest him.
Nathaniel Sakebow is described as 5'7" and approximately 220 lbs. He has brown eyes and black hair.
Nathaniel Sakebow is known to travel to Pelican Lake First Nation and Witchekan Lake First Nation, but his current whereabouts are unknown.
If you see Nathaniel Sakebow, do not approach him. Report sightings or information to your local police jurisdiction. Dial 310-RCMP to reach your local RCMP detachment. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.