SWEETGRASS FIRST NATION – A wanted individual was arrested following a coordinated search on Sweetgrass First Nation yesterday.
On July 28 at approximately 11:30 a.m., members of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) attended a residence on Sweetgrass First Nation after receiving information that a wanted individual was present at the location.
Upon arrival, Marshals spoke with an occupant who confirmed the individual was inside the residence. When the suspect became aware of law enforcement’s presence, he exited through a rear window and fled into a nearby wooded area.
Additional resources were deployed to assist in the search, including the Provincial Protective Services (PPS) Canine Unit, Battlefords RCMP, and Sweetgrass First Nation Security Officers (SO). A drone was utilized to support ground teams.
Shortly after, Marshals and the PPS Canine Unit began tracking the suspect through the wooded area. Following an extensive search, the individual was located at approximately 1:14 p.m. and arrested after attempting to evade police by climbing a tree.
During the arrest, the suspect sustained a minor scratch to his foot from the police service dog. The injury did not require medical attention, and the individual declined treatment.
A 33‑year‐old man was arrested on an outstanding warrant and taken into custody without incident.
The SMS would like to thank the members of PPS, Battlefords RCMP, and Sweetgrass First Nation SOs for their support throughout this operation
