On October 4, 2024 at approximately 5:30 p.m., Pinehouse RCMP received a report that an adult male, who was wanted on warrant, was seen walking near Hilltop Avenue in Pinehouse, SK.
Officers responded and while conducting patrols of the area they located the adult male. The adult male observed the police vehicle and fled on foot into a nearby treed area. An officer exited the police vehicle, indicated that the male was under arrest, and followed him on foot. When the officer caught up to the adult male, he assaulted and attempted to disarm them. A second officer attended the scene and the adult male was arrested without further incident.
During subsequent investigation, officers located and seized bear mace, a knife, and a small amount of drugs from the adult male's backpack.
As a result of continued investigation, 29-year-old Jerry Natomagan from Pinehouse, SK is charged with:
- one count, disarming a police officer, Section 270.1(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, assault on police officer, Section 270(2), Criminal Code;
- two counts, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, fail to comply with release order conditions, Section 145(5)(b), Criminal Code; and
- one count, resist/obstruct peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code.
Jerry Natomagan was also arrested on two outstanding warrants from Pinehouse RCMP for charges including sexual assault and assault with a weapon causing bodily harm.
Jerry Natomagan appeared in court in La Ronge on October 7, 2024.