LA RONGE, Sask. – La Ronge RCMP have charged three men following a joint investigation involving conservation officers and Saskatchewan RCMP.
On Oct. 26 at approximately 9:50 p.m., conservation officers with the Provincial Protective Services Branch conducted a traffic stop on Highway 2, near La Ronge.
During the traffic stop, officers observed firearm parts inside the vehicle in plain view. They also determined the vehicle was previously reported as stolen in the La Ronge area.
Two males were arrested at the scene; one male ran into a nearby treed area. The conservation officers engaged La Ronge RCMP to assist with the investigation.
La Ronge RCMP responded, along with Saskatchewan RCMP’s Police Dog Services.
An RCMP police dog tracked the male through the trees while officers used a remotely piloted aircraft system to conduct aerial searches of the area. The male was located and arrested by Saskatchewan RCMP.
During a subsequent search of the vehicle, La Ronge RCMP located and seized a firearm, several firearm parts, a machete, and soft body armour.
As a result of the continued investigation, a 49-year-old man, a 40-year-old man, and a 37-year-old man, all from the La Ronge area, are each charged with:
- two counts, careless use of a firearm;
- one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; and
- one count, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
The 49-year-old suspect is additionally charged with:
- two counts, possession of a firearm when knowing possession unauthorized;
- two counts, weapons possession contrary to order; and
- one count, resists/obstruct peace officer.
The 40-year-old suspect is additionally charged with:
- two counts, possession of a firearm when knowing possession unauthorized; and
- two counts, weapons possession contrary to order.
The 37-year-old suspect is additionally charged with two counts, unauthorized possession of a firearm.
Two of the male suspects appeared in La Ronge Provincial Court on Oct. 29. The third suspect appeared in La Ronge Provincial Court on Oct. 30.
