Crime & Courts

Town Hall promises to have discussion and invaluable opportunity for community

It's a chance to see the Battlefords through the eyes of those enforcing the law.Battlefords RCMP members are set to hold another Town Hall in just a week's time. Attendees can expect a presentation f...

Apr 11, 2019 Battlefords RCMP Staff Sgt. Darcy Woolfitt hopes to see conversation, and ideas from public. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Man who stole cab, fired shots at police in Delmas could face 14 years in jail

A man who stole a cab and fired shots at police was at Queen's Bench court in Battleford for a sentencing hearing Wednesday.Tristan Pinder, 20, previously pleaded guilty to discharging a firearm with ...

Apr 11, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

No DUI for riding a bicycle while drunk but charges can be laid

With temperatures and gas prices on the rise people might be tempted to hop on their bike a lot more, but after having a few drinks, is it legal to ride it?According to SGI's website, driving any moto...

Apr 10, 2019 It is a criminal code offence to have a blood alcohol content of .08 while driving or controlling a motor vehicle. (File Photo/Dreamstime.com)

Nipawin man accused of threatening Trudeau has case adjourned

The Nipawin man who allegedly uttered threats toward Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Parliament buildings will be back in court in three weeks. David Petersen, 52, is expected to enter a plea wh...

Apr 03, 2019 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff).

RCMP warn public to stay aware in wake of 'tourism crime'

As businesses and the common consumer try to make ends meet, a growing issue continues to pop up on the prairies.Crime tourism is a growing issue that continues to plague many consumers when it comes ...

Mar 29, 2019 Staying vigilant is the only way to stay safe in these crimes (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff)

Traffic stop outside Maidstone leads to drug seizures, charges

Two people have been charged with trafficking following a traffic stop for illegal window tint.RCMP said on March 27, officers stopped an eastbound vehicle on Highway 16 west of Maidstone at around 4:...

Mar 29, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Two charged following firearms offences

Two men were arrested for carrying concealed firearms in the city Thursday afternoon.Battlefords RCMP received a call shortly after 12:30 p.m. indicating there were a group of males walking on the 140...

Mar 29, 2019 Two were arrested after a call in the Battlefords (file photo/BattlefordsNOW staff)

Battleford pursuit suspect remanded in custody until April

The man facing charges arising from a police pursuit and exchange of gunfire south of Battleford last Thursday has been remanded in custody. Randall Nicotine appeared in North Battleford Provincial Co...

Mar 27, 2019 A number of RCMP vehicles are seen south of Battleford on Highway 4, which was closed for some time on March 21 as police dealt with an incident. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Meadow Lake RCMP looking for suspect involved in weekend incident

Meadow Lake RCMP are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect. On Saturday, a male was observed in video footage driving a stolen vehicle while using stolen debit and credit cards. The RC...

Mar 25, 2019 The Meadow Lake RCMP is requesting assistance in finding this suspect (submitted/Meadow Lake RCMP)

‘Lucky’ impaired driver reflects on crime

A person convicted of driving impaired has shared the consequences of their actions, and the decisions that led to them driving impaired, in an exclusive interview with paNOW.Through an arrangement wi...

Mar 22, 2019 (File photo/paNOW)