YELLOW QUILL FIRST NATION, Sask. — Rose Valley RCMP have arrested a wanted man facing 30 charges following a seizure.
On Aug. 31 at approximately 9:45 a.m., Rose Valley RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on Yellow Quill First Nation as part of an ongoing investigation.
During a search of the property, officers located and seized seven firearms – including one semi-automatic model, two air rifles and ammunition.
Rose Valley RCMP arrested two men at the property.
As a result of the investigation, 23-year-old Kynan Desjarlais, from Yellow Quill First Nation, has been charged with:
- four counts, possession of restricted firearm/prohibited weapon with ammo without licence/registration;
- seven counts, unsafe storage of a firearm;
- six counts, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose;
- two counts, possession of a firearm when knowing possession is unauthorized;
- one count, possession of firearm/weapon/device/ammunition in motor vehicle; and
- ten counts, weapons possession contrary to order and fail to surrender authorization.
Desjarlais was also arrested on a warrant from Rose Valley RCMP for charges including assault with a weapon, discharge a firearm with intent, using a firearm in the commission of an offence, and robbery with a firearm. These charges were laid in relation to a June 2026 investigation into an incident on Yellow Quill First Nation.
Desjarlais appeared in Yorkton Provincial Court on Sept. 1.
The second man was released without charges.
Saskatchewan RCMP’s Saskatoon Warrant Enforcement and Suppression Team (WEST) also assisted in this investigation.
Rose Valley RCMP continue to investigate.
