On Oct. 13 at approximately 7 p.m., Loon Lake RCMP received a report of a firearm discharged on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation. Officers immediately responded.
Officers investigated and determined no injuries were associated with the report.
During the course of investigation, an officer was out of their police vehicle taking statements. An ATV with a male driver and female passenger suddenly drove toward the officer at high speed. The officer had to quickly move out of the way to avoid being struck. The ATV then fled.
The officer did not report physical injuries.
The next day, officers were patrolling on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation. They observed the ATV from the previous night’s incident. Officers attempted to stop the ATV but it fled.
As a result of continued investigation, 31-year-old Christian Mitsuing from Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation is charged with: operation while prohibited; dangerous operation of a motor vehicle; assault with weapon on police officer; and flight from peace officer.
