MOOSOMIN FIRST NATION —Three people have been charged after Battlefords RCMP seized firearms and recovered stolen property on Moosomin First Nation.
Firearms and stolen property including two vehicles were recovered following an investigation on Moosomin First Nation.
On the morning of Dec. 10, Battlefords RCMP received a report of a stolen vehicle from Martinson Beach. That evening, North Battleford Police Dog Services located the stolen vehicle on Moosomin First Nation. RCMP officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver collided with the police vehicle while fleeing the scene. None of the police officers inside reported physical injuries.
Officers observed the stolen vehicle pulling into a nearby residence, where they arrested the driver and began a search for the occupants. As a result of the investigation, a second person was arrested inside the residence.
On Dec. 11 at around 8 a.m., Saskatchewan RCMP’s North Battleford Crime Reduction Team and Gang Task Force executed a search warrant at the same residence on Moosomin First Nation. A search of the residence resulted in the following items being seized:
- a revolver-style handgun;
- a replica handgun;
- firearm parts;
- hundreds of rounds of ammunition;
- small amounts of methamphetamine; and
- drug trafficking paraphernalia.
RCMP officers located stolen tools, a laptop and portable radios believed to be from a break and enter on Dec. 10 on Moosomin First Nation. They also located a second vehicle that was reported stolen on Dec. 2. A third person was arrested from inside the residence during the search.
As a result of investigation, a 50-year-old man, from Moosomin First Nation, is charged with:
- one count, operation of a conveyance while prohibited;
- one count, flight from peace officer;
- two counts, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000;
- one count, weapons/firearms possession contrary to order; and
- one count, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
A 27-year old suspect, from Moosomin First Nation, and an 18-year-old suspect, from North Battleford, are each charged with:
- two counts, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
The 27-year-old suspect is also charged with:
- two counts, weapons/firearms possession contrary to order; and
- five counts, fail to comply with release order condition.
The three accused appeared in court on Dec. 12.
