Crime & Courts

Accused says he was hearing voices in Cochin-area homicide case

When the accused, Joshua Roy Tucker, took the stand at Queen's Bench court in Battleford Thursday, he said he was hearing voices the day his father, Gordon Tucker, was fatally shot.Joshua said he beli...

Dec 17, 2020

Trial continues in Cochin-area homicide case

During the trial for Joshua Roy Tucker in Queen's Bench Court in Battleford Wednesday, defence counsel Jonathan Bodvarson told the court he aims to argue the accused was suffering from a mental disord...

Dec 16, 2020

Mirasty sentencing hearing at North Battleford provincial court adjourned to new year, new date to be set

The accused in the Sequin Mooswa homicide investigation, who previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter, was scheduled for a sentencing hearing at North Battleford provincial court Wednesday. The case ...

Dec 16, 2020

Humboldt RCMP charge Lake Lenore priest with sexual assault-related charges

Humboldt RCMP has laid sexual assault and other charges against a priest from Lake Lenore.45-year-old Anthony Tei Atter faces charges of sexual assault, sexual interference, and sexual exploitation. T...

Dec 16, 2020

Jason Stonechild named FSIN's new Director of Justice

Prince Albert's former deputy police chief has a new job.The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Executive has announced Jason Stonechild as their new Director of Justice and the Special...

Dec 15, 2020

Thunderchild First Nation armed home invasion under investigation

Turtleford RCMP are investigating a home invasion that occurred on Thunderchild First Nation, Dec. 15.Police were advised of the incident that morning, where three indigenous males, dressed in red, en...

Dec 15, 2020

Trial underway in Cochin-area homicide investigation

Battlefords RCMP Cst. Trevor Sowers was the first officer on the scene when he discovered the body of Gordon Ernest Tucker during a wellbeing check May 31, 2018.At Queen's Bench Court in Battleford Mo...

Dec 15, 2020

Traffic stop turns into emergency response after Mountie hears gunshot

A traffic stop in a rural area of Debden quickly turned into a multi-agency emergency response after an officer overheard a gunshot from a nearby residence. Around 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, a me...

Dec 14, 2020

Accused facing accessory charge in Laverdiere homicide investigation to be released on bail

One of the accused individuals facing a charge related to the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation was granted bail.Samuel Takakenew, 36, is charged with accessory after the fact to murder.He appear...

Dec 11, 2020

Rising COVID-19 numbers leads to court delays

A majority of court operations across the province are being placed on hold for a month, in response to the increased incidents of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan and guidance from the Chief Medical Health O...

Dec 10, 2020