Tag Archives: Crime & Courts
Man charged with killing mother back in court
A 45-year-old North Battleford man facing a charge of second-degree murder in the death of his mother returned to court Wednesday.Walter Geering, who is in custody, appeared via teleconference. Defenc...
Aug 31, 2022
UPDATE: Major crime investigation near Warman, rural theft in Glaslyn
UPDATE: Around 3:00 p.m. this afternoon, Ashtin Ritzand turned himself into the police. He was arrested without incident at the Saskatoon RCMP Detachment. He will appear in court on Sept. 1. The RCMP'...
Aug 30, 2022
RCMP Report: Two arrested, shotgun seized in robbery case
A 21-year-old and 17-year-old are in custody, following a break-and enter arrest in North Battleford that lead to an arrest and weapons seizure.The instigating break-in was reported on the 600 block o...
Aug 27, 2022
RCMP Report: Machete possession, assault arrests
Battlefords RCMP made two arrests related to machete possession over the past week.Monday morning, police responded to a report of several people around 13th Avenue and 101st Street with weapons. Thre...
Aug 26, 2022
Orthner sentenced to 10 years in custody in Laverdiere case
One of the individuals facing charges in the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation was sentenced to 10 years in prison after previously pleading guilty to manslaughter. Shayla Orthner, 30, of North B...
Aug 26, 2022
Man accused in attack in Battleford appears in court on assault charge
A man facing a charge connected to an attack caught on video in Battleford made his first appearance at North Battleford provincial court Monday. Adam Lesmeister, 46, of Battleford, is facing a charge...
Aug 23, 2022
Shooting incident results in arrest, search for second suspect
A man from Saskatoon was arrested for firearm and assault charges, following a shooting incident last week.Very early in the morning on Aug. 17, Cut Knife RCMP were called to assist EMS with a man who...
Aug 23, 2022
Trial set for one of accused in apartment building fire
One of the people facing charges in the North Battleford apartment building fire in January will be heading to trial next year. Naomi Jean Yellowtail, 42, faces charges of arson with disregard for hum...
Aug 22, 2022
RCMP Report: Drunk driving arrest, break-in investigations
Battlefords RCMP arrested a 20-year-old woman on numerous charges, following a collision on Aug. 11 in North Battleford.Two vehicles collided on 15th Avenue that evening, which resulted in the second ...
Aug 20, 2022
RCMP Report: Woman injured during assault with metal bar
A young woman was arrested, and charges are pending for another suspect, after a woman in her 60s was reportedly assaulted with a metal bar.Battlefords RCMP responded to a call from Saulteaux First Na...
Aug 19, 2022