Swift Current Municipal RCMP continue to look for second man wanted in two incidents that appear to be related.
SWIFT CURRENT - Police have located one of two men wanted relating to a serious assault that occurred in Swift Current.
On Nov. 19, Nicholas Belanger was arrested on his outstanding warrant in Alberta. Nicholas Belanger was wanted by Swift Current Municipal RCMP for multiple assault, robbery, and firearms-related charges.
On Oct. 25, Swift Current Municipal RCMP responded to a report of a firearm discharged during an altercation on Herbert Street in Swift Current. Officers responded and no injuries were reported to police.
On Oct. 29 at approximately 6 a.m., Swift Current Municipal RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter at a home on 10 Avenue N.W. in Swift Current. Investigation determined multiple individuals entered the residence with a firearm and assaulted two occupants inside. The firearm was not discharged. The suspects stole an amount of cash as well as a vehicle. The vehicle was recovered shortly after; however, the suspects remained at large.
Both of these incidents are not believed to be random. Swift Current Municipal RCMP identified and charged two men in relation to both of these incidents and warrants for their arrest were issued.
Nicholas Belanger, 35, from Medicine Hat, and 28-year-old Mathew Neufeld, from Swift Current, are each charged with: break and enter; two counts of assault causing bodily harm; theft over $5,000; theft under $5,000; and disguised with intent to commit offence.
Belanger is additionally charged with: robbery with a firearm; assault with a weapon; careless use of a firearm; pointing a firearm; possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; dangerously discharged a firearm; and fail to comply with probation order.
Investigators have reason to believe Neufeld may be in the Swift Current or Medicine Hat areas, but his current whereabouts is unknown.
If you see Neufeld, do not approach him. Report any sighting of him or information to your nearest police by calling 310-RCMP or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.
