Crime & Courts

Sask. Marshals interviewing Mounties for positions before launching

Saskatchewan's new provincial police force has begun interviewing Mounties as it prepares to launch this year, a move critics say highlights concerns of job poaching.Chief Marshal Robert Cameron of th...

Jan 13, 2025

Men charged with drug trafficking remain in custody following parking lot standoff in North Battleford

Two men arrested and charged with drug trafficking on Wednesday in North Battleford, after a standoff in a parking lot with RCMP officers, will remain in custody until at least their bail hearing.35-y...

Jan 10, 2025

Wanted man arrested in North Battleford after a standoff with RCMP officers

Two men were arrested and charged with drug trafficking on Wednesday in North Battleford, one of whom had an outstanding warrant. Last night, around 6 p.m., the Saskatchewan RCMP's North Battleford Cr...

Jan 09, 2025

Inquest into RCMP shooting death of Trent Angus to begin next month in North Battleford

An inquest set to begin in February will examine the death of 33-year-old Trent Angus, who was shot and killed by RCMP officers after allegedly firing a handgun at the Mounties.According to a Ministry...

Jan 09, 2025

The latest RCMP report shows rising crime and calls in Battleford

Battlefords RCMP's latest quarterly report shows that calls for service and overall crime rates increased in 2024 compared to 2023 in the town of Battleford.Commander Jesse Gilbert presented last year...

Jan 08, 2025

From not wanting to clean their room to scaredy cats; bad reasons to call 911

Saskatchewan RCMP have once again released their 'Top 10 Reasons To Not Call 911' list, drawn from actual calls in 2024. They ranged from youth calling because their parents were making them clean the...

Jan 07, 2025

Two suspects in Lyle Night Jr. murder case remain in custody

The two suspects charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Lyle Night Jr. on Jan. 2 will remain in custody.Brody Runningaround, 20, made his first appearance in North Battleford...

Jan 06, 2025

Two charged with first-degree murder in death of man at Saulteaux First Nation

A man and a woman are now charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a 24-year-old man at a home in Saulteaux First Nation on Thursday.At approximately 4:50 a.m yesterday., the B...

Jan 03, 2025

'Perseverance': Battlefords RCMP commander reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to 2025

According to the commander of the Battlefords RCMP detachment, his team's biggest achievement in 2024 was their impact on crime.Jesse Gilbert sat down with battlefordsNOW and reflected on the past yea...

Jan 03, 2025

Man who died in Tesla Cybertruck explosion was active-duty US Army solider, officials say

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The person who authorities believe died in the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck packed with firework mortars and camp fuel canisters outside President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas ho...

Jan 02, 2025