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Three arrested in North Battleford due to firearm discharge incident

Aug 14, 2024 | 7:56 PM

Two men and one woman were arrested earlier this week after reports of a firearm discharge near 108th Street in North Battleford.

According to RCMP, no injuries were reported, but people and a white vehicle were seen fleeing the area.

The suspects were later located and arrested after the vehicle was pulled over in a traffic stop, and the SUV appeared to be damaged by gunfire.

Officers found a shotgun and ammunition, including a few expensed shells inside the SUV.

As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old Turtleford man is facing multiple charges, including operation of a motor vehicle while impaired, operation of a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration greater than 80 mg, possession of firearm/weapon/ammunition in motor vehicle,possession of restricted firearm/prohibited weapon with ammunition without license/registration and other weapons related charges.

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The second male suspect, a 31-year-old from Thunderchild First Nation, is charged with one count of failing to comply with an undertaking condition, while the female suspect, a 23-year-old from North Battleford, is charged with failing to comply with a probation order.

Anyone with information regarding the incident on Aug.12 can call Battlefords RCMP or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

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Kenneth.cheung@pattisonmedia.com