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Saskatchewan RCMP - Your Provincial Police Service
Investigative Recap
May 16: Saskatchewan RCMP's La Ronge Crime Reduction Team (CRT) executed three search warrants at residences in the La Ronge area in relation to an ongoing investigation.
Officers located and seized:
- approximately 110,000 illegal cigarettes;
- one kilogram of morphine powder;
- eight firearms, including a semi-automatic model;
- magazines for the semi-automatic firearm;
- ammunition; and
- trafficking paraphernalia.
An adult male was arrested at the residence.
As a result of continued investigation, 30-year-old Kaylen Charles from La Ronge is charged with:
- one count, possession of unstamped tobacco, Section 32, Excise Act;
- one count, possession for the purpose of selling tobacco, Section 121.1(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
- one count, possession of the proceeds of crime, Section 354(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(2), Criminal Code;
- two counts, unauthorized possession of a firearm, Section 92(3), Criminal Code; and
- ten counts, possession of a firearm contrary to order, Section 117.01(3), Criminal Code.
He is scheduled to appear in La Ronge Provincial Court on May 24.
Saskatchewan RCMP's Meadow Lake CRT, Police Dog Services and the Ministry of Revenue with the Province of Saskatchewan assisted with this investigation.
"This proactive CRT investigation resulted in the disruption of several illicit activities," says S/Sgt. Ryan How, Saskatchewan RCMP's Saskatchewan Enforcement Response Team's North District manager. "We removed more than 100,000 contraband cigarettes from the illicit market. We seized a kilogram of morphine powder, which is generally used to create pills for illegal sale. Eight firearms, including a semi-automatic one, have been taken out of the La Ronge community. La Ronge CRT will continue to work with the La Ronge detachment to keep illegal and unsafe goods like these out of the community."
May 16: At approximately 2:30 p.m., Yorkton Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Team (STRT) executed search warrants at three residences in Yorkton, SK as part of a drug trafficking investigation. An adult male was arrested near one of the residences on Agriculture Avenue.
At the same time, officers conducted a traffic stop on 7th Avenue South in Yorkton. Two adult male occupants were arrested.
As a result of continued investigation, officers located and seized approximately 42 grams of cocaine, drug trafficking paraphernalia, bear spray, and a sum of cash at the scenes.
22-year-old Micheal Spearing from Edmonton, AB, 43-year-old Kenneth Kulaway from Yorkton, SK, and 20-year-old Farhan Ahmed Abdulkadir from Edmonton, AB are each charged with:
- one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
- one count, trafficking, Section 5(1), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; and
- one count, possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code.
Micheal Spearing and Farhan Ahmed Abdulkadir were additionally charged with one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(2), Criminal Code.
Moose Jaw Crime Reduction Team, Swift Current Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Team (STRT), Yorkton General Investigation Section (GIS), and Yorkton detachment assisted in the investigation.
Micheal Spearing, Kenneth Kulaway, and Farhan Ahmed Abdulkadir appeared in Yorkton Provincial Court on May 21, 2024.
May 16: Craik RCMP warns public of fraudulent phone calls
May 16: Saskatchewan RCMP Historical Case Unit seeking public's help to identify located human remains
May 17: At approximately 9:20 p.m., White Butte RCMP received a report of a serious assault at a residence on Maple Street in Balgonie. Officers immediately responded. Investigation determined an adult male assaulted an adult female and a youth female, both known to him, at the residence. The adult female was taken to hospital with injuries described as serious in nature. The youth female was taken to hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Officers located the adult male at the residence and arrested him. He assaulted two officers while he was processed and placed into cells at the White Butte detachment. Neither reported serious injuries.
As a result of continued investigation, a 43-year-old male from Balgonie is charged with:
- one count, aggravated assault, Section 268, Criminal Code;
- one count, assault, Section 266, Criminal Code;
- two counts, assault police officer, Section 270(1)(a), Criminal Code;
- one count, utter threats, Section 264.1(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, resist arrest, Section 129(a), Criminal Code;
- one count, mischief under $5,000, Section 430(4), Criminal Code.
The accused, whom we are not identifying to protect the identity of the victims, is scheduled to appear in Regina Provincial Court on May 21, 2024.
Saskatchewan RCMP's Police Dog Services, Forensic Identification Services, Regina General Investigation Section and Regina Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan assisted with this investigation.
Saskatchewan RCMP warn public about text scam circulating through the province
Saskatchewan RCMP is aware of reports of text scams where individuals falsely identify themselves as the Saskatchewan Traffic Safety Bureau. The text message states that the person contacted has been captured speeding in a designated school zone. It says the person must click a link in order for them to avoid attending court.
The Saskatchewan RCMP reminds the public to be vigilant when receiving unsolicited text messages or phone calls. Saskatchewan RCMP does not send information about traffic-related tickets via text message.
We encourage the public to take the following steps if they receive text messages from a scammer:
- Don't text the scammer back.
- Block their phone number immediately.
- Don't send them any money or gift cards.
- Keep records of the texts.
Report frauds to your local RCMP detachment by dialling 310-RCMP. You can also report scams to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/report-signalez-eng.htm.
Calling all youth ages 13-21: The RCMP is recruiting the 2024-25 National Youth Advisory Committee!
The RCMP is recruiting for the 2024-25 National Youth Advisory Committee.
National Youth Advisory Committee members help the RCMP better understand, support and connect with youth by talking about the ways they want to be engaged. National Youth Advisory Committee members learn tools for community engagement, hear about volunteer opportunities, and talk with experts and RCMP members.
The National Youth Advisory Committee helps shape how the RCMP supports youth. It brings together youth from all over Canada to discuss important issues that they face in their respective communities. The National Youth Advisory Committee provides valuable input to RCMP policies, programs and strategies.
Each year, committee members share their thoughts on important and relevant topics such as:
- reconciliation
- bullying and cyberbullying
- online safety
- transportation safety and impaired driving
- cannabis and substance use
- mental health
- healthy relationships and sexual consent
- gender and sexual diversity
If you're a youth between the ages of 13-21 and looking to make a positive difference in your community, apply today: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/youth-safety/national-youth-advisory-committee