NORTH BATTLEFORD - Three suspects have been arrested after allegedly fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle.
On Feb. 14 at approximately 10:45 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a firearm discharge in North Battleford. The investigation determined the firearm was discharged from a vehicle with three individuals inside; no injuries were reported to police.
Battlefords RCMP responded immediately and located the suspect vehicle in the parking lot of a business on 99 Street. The vehicle fled the scene. Officers activated emergency lights and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle did not stop. Officers initiated a pursuit and attempted to use a tire deflation device to stop the vehicle, however it fled southbound through Battleford to Red Pheasant First Nation.
Officers patrolled Red Pheasant First Nation in an effort to locate the suspect vehicle. RCMP Police Dog Services and Saskatoon Police Service both assisted with this search.
At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Feb. 15, officers located the suspect vehicle stuck in a ditch on Red Pheasant First Nation. One adult male suspect was arrested at the scene.
The investigation determined the vehicle had been stolen earlier that night. Officers located a firearm and a magazine a short distance from the vehicle.
Officers then received a report that the two additional suspects were at a home on the Red Pheasant First Nation. Officers attended the residence and arrested the two adult male suspects.
As a result of the investigation, a 21-year-old suspect, from Sweetgrass First Nation, is charged with:
- one count, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose;
- one count, flight from peace officer;
- one count, theft of truck;
- one count, operate a conveyance in a manner dangerous to the public;
- one count, careless use of a firearm;
- one count, possession of firearm/weapon/device ammunition in motor vehicle;
- one count, discharge firearm while being reckless; and
- one count, unauthorized possession of a firearm.
An 18-year-old suspect, from Sweetgrass First Nation, is charged with:
- one count, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose;
- one count, operate a conveyance in a manner dangerous to the public;
- one count, flight from peace officer;
- one count, careless use of a firearm;
- one count, possession of a firearm when knowing possession unauthorized;
- one count, possession of firearm/weapon/device ammunition in motor vehicle;
- one count, theft of truck;
- one count, resisting/obstructing peace officer;
- one count, fail to comply with release order condition; and
- four counts, weapons possession contrary to order and fail to surrender authorization.
A 23-year-old suspect, from Red Pheasant First Nation, is charged with:
- one count, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose;
- one count, flight from peace officer;
- one count, careless use of a firearm;
- one count, discharge firearm with intent;
- one count, unauthorized possession of a firearm;
- one count, possession of firearm/weapon/device ammunition in motor vehicle;
- one count, theft of truck;
- one count, resisting/obstructing peace officer;
- one count, fail to comply with probation orders; and
- one count, operate a conveyance in a manner dangerous to the public.
The three suspects made their first appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court on Feb. 18.
