CARLYLE – The two people charged in connection with a homicide on the White Bear First Nations late last year had their matters heard in Carlyle Provincial Court on April 9.
Jeremy Whitebear is charged with second-degree murder and Dwayne Maxie is charged with manslaughter in the death of Talon Lonethunder.
Their matters were set aside to April 23 with the intent of selecting dates for a preliminary hearing.
Whitebear remains in custody while Maxie has been released with conditions.
Background: At approximately 2:30 a.m. on Dec. 3, 2024, the Carlyle RCMP received a report of an injured individual at a residence at White Bear. Officers immediately responded and located the 33-year-old Lonethunder deceased. He was originally from White Bear and was residing in Coronach.
Charges were announced Dec. 5, 2024. Both men were on the run at that time. Whitebear was arrested two days later at White Bear. Maxie was apprehended Dec. 12, 2024, in Regina. They have had multiple court appearances since then.
