Crime & Courts

Trial date adjourned for one of accused in Laverdiere homicide case

The trial date has been adjourned for one of the accused in the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation.Nikita Cook, 32, of Onion Lake Cree Nation, is facing charges of first-degree murder and kidnappi...

Jan 05, 2021

Battlefords RCMP busy on New Year’s Eve

The 24-hour period over New Year's Eve and New Year's Day kept RCMP officers quite busy in the Battlefords.The detachment received 166 calls during those 24 hours, ranging from a variety of concerns, ...

Jan 04, 2021

RCMP release top 10 #ReasonsNotToCall911 of 2020

It's common knowledge that calling the police should be reserved for police-related matters only.Or is it?Saskatchewan RCMP recently released their top 10 911 calls that "missed the mark" this year.He...

Dec 30, 2020

RCMP reiterate 24/7 commitment to communities and public health

The Saskatchewan RCMP says it may be holiday season but they remain committed to the public's safety 24/7 and will also continue to respond to incidents where COVID-19 orders are being violated.RCMP s...

Dec 24, 2020

Verdict in Cochin-area homicide trial expected in February

A decision on the Joshua Roy Tucker trial at Queen's Bench Court in Battleford is expected to be announced later in the new year.Joshua Tucker, 29, previously pleaded not guilty to second-degree murde...

Dec 24, 2020

Vehicle check results in drugs, loaded firearm seizure

Battlefords RCMP arrested two individuals Tuesday evening, seizing multiple items, including a loaded firearm and cocaine.Shortly before 7 p.m., an off-duty RCMP officer noticed a suspicious vehicle p...

Dec 23, 2020

Police incident at Meadow Lake

Meadow Lake RCMP along with additional RCMP resources from the Loon Lake Detachment and Police Dog Services, are currently on scene at a residence located on the 300th block of Second Street East in M...

Dec 23, 2020

RCMP looking for stolen vehicles

Battlefords RCMP are asking the public to be on the lookout for two stolen vehicles in the region.The first vehicle is a 2015 Grey Mazda 3 with Saskatchewan licence plate of 357LDP. RCMP said the Mazd...

Dec 21, 2020

Increased police presence on Sturgeon Lake First Nation

There is an increased police presence on Sturgeon Lake First Nation.According to a media release, the RCMP are currently on scene at a rural home on the First Nation and police are securing the area.P...

Dec 20, 2020

Cochin-area homicide case continues

Psychiatrist Dr. O. Alabi saw the accused, Joshua Tucker, at the Battlefords Mental Health Centre at Battlefords Union Hospital May 31, 2018, after Joshua visited the RCMP asking for help.Joshua Tucke...

Dec 18, 2020