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Spiritwood RCMP arrest four, seize firearms, crack, meth, cash

Four adult males have been arrested
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A search warrant resulted in RCMP seizing seven firearms, three prohibited weapons, approximately 32.5 grams of suspected crack cocaine, approximately 23.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine, approximately 105 grams of an unknown substance currently under investigation, drug trafficking paraphernalia and a sum of cash.

WITCHEKAN LAKE FIRST NATION — Four Witchekan Lake First Nation men have been arrested and charged with numerous drug and weapon charges.

On March 6, Spiritwood RCMP officers located two suspicious vehicles outside a residence on Witchekan Lake First Nation. As a result of investigation, four adult males were arrested.

A search warrant was then obtained and executed at the residence. As a result of searches incidental to the arrests and the search warrant, officers located and seized:

  • Seven firearms
  • Three prohibited weapons
  • Approximately 32.5 grams of suspected crack cocaine
  • Approximately 23.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine
  • Approximately 105 grams of an unknown substance currently under investigation
  • Drug trafficking paraphernalia
  • A sum of cash

Dennis Marcia, 54, of Witchekan Lake First Nation is charged with:

  • 1 count, possession (crack cocaine);
  • 1 count, unsafe storage of firearm;
  • 3 counts, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose;
  • 1 count, carry concealed weapon;
  • 1 count, possess firearm while knowing possession not authorized;
  • 1 count, possess prohibited weapon in vehicle;
  • 1 count, possess prohibited weapon with readily available ammunition;
  • 1 count, possession of a prohibited weapon,;
  • 6 counts, possession of a weapon, firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order;
  • 5 counts, fail to comply with probation order.

Shane Witchekan, 32, of Witchekan Lake First Nation is charged with:

  • 1 count, possession (crack cocaine);
  • 1 count, unsafe storage of firearm;e
  • 3 counts, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose;
  • 1 count, carry concealed weapon;
  • 1 count, possess firearm while knowing possession not authorized;
  • 1 count, possess prohibited weapon in vehicle;e
  • 1 count, possess prohibited weapon with readily available ammunition;
  • 1 count, possession of a prohibited weapon;
  • 6 counts, possession of a weapon, firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order.

Melvin Starblanket, 32, (DOB: 1989-05-27) of Witchekan Lake First Nation is charged with:

  • 2 counts, possession (crack cocaine and methamphetamine), Section 4(1), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • 2 counts, possession for the purpose of trafficking (crack cocaine and methamphetamine);
  • 1 count, unsafe storage of firearm;
  • 2 counts, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose;
  • 1 count, possess firearm while knowing possession not authorized,;e
  • 1 count, possess prohibited weapon in vehicle;
  • 1 count, possess prohibited weapon with readily available ammunition;
  • 1 count, possession of a prohibited weapon;
  • 3 counts, possession of a weapon, firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order.

Brendon Starblanket, 32, of Witchekan Lake First Nation is charged with:

  • 2 counts, possession (crack cocaine and methamphetamine);
  • 2 counts, possession for the purpose of trafficking (crack cocaine and methamphetamine);
  • 3 counts, unsafe storage of firearm;
  • 1 count, possess firearm while knowing possession not authorized;e
  • 3 counts, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose;
  • 5 counts, fail to comply with release order;
  • 1 count, possession of weapon obtained by crime;

They were to appear in court in Spiritwood on March 8.

 

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