WILKIE – Charges have been laid in a significant 2026 copper wire theft following an RCMP investigation.
Two firearms, methamphetamine, and copper wire were seized at a residence in Wilkie, following the RCMP investigation.
On April 25, officers from Saskatchewan RCMP’s North Battleford Crime Reduction Team (CRT), and the Wilkie RCMP conducted an ongoing investigation in Wilkie in relation to drug trafficking.
As part of the investigation, officers obtained a warrant and searched a residence in Wilkie. During the execution of the search warrant, with the assistance of RCMP Police Dog Services and RCMP Traffic Services, officers located methamphetamine, one firearm and one prohibited firearm, as well as a large amount of copper wire. A man and two women were arrested at the scene. The women were released without charges.
As a result of this investigation, a 41-year-old man, from Wilkie, is charged with:
- one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking;
- one count, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000;
- two counts, unsafe storage of a firearm;
- two counts, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
- two counts, unauthorized possession of a firearm;
- one count, unlicensed possession of a firearm with ammunition; and
- one count, fail to comply with release order condition.
As a result of this investigation, Wilkie RCMP were able to lay charges in relation to a separate copper wire theft from a grain elevator in April 2026 that resulted in significant damages. The suspect is also charged with:
- one count, break and enter;
- one count, mischief over $5,000; and
- one count, theft over $5,000.
The accused appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court on April 27.
Saskatchewan RCMP’s North Battleford CRT and Wilkie RCMP continue to investigate.
