A 29-year-old man from Poundmaker Cree Nation is among two people charged after shots were fired at a home in North Battleford on Feb. 8.
Battlefords RCMP say officers received a report around 9:30 p.m. of gunfire directed at a residential building. Police responded immediately and confirmed there were no injuries.
Investigators determined the suspects fled the scene in a grey SUV. Officers later located a vehicle matching the description travelling on Highway 16 and attempted a traffic stop.
Police allege the vehicle continued at a high rate of speed before turning onto a rural road. The SUV eventually came to a sudden stop, where RCMP officers and Saskatchewan RCMP Police Dog Services contained the vehicle.
Mounties say one suspect exited the SUV, threw a firearm onto the ground and then re-entered the vehicle. After multiple commands from officers, both men exited and were arrested without incident.
Officers seized a loaded firearm that had been thrown to the ground. A further search of the vehicle located additional ammunition and bear spray.
Poundmaker First Nation man charged
Blake Kasokeo, 29, of Poundmaker First Nation, is charged with:
- Discharging a firearm while being reckless
- Possession of a restricted or prohibited firearm with ammunition without licence or registration
- Possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
- Weapons possession contrary to order
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
He made his first appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court on Feb. 10.
Little Pine First Nation man faces 10 charges
Monty Bear, 32, of Little Pine First Nation, faces 10 charges, including:
- Discharging a firearm while being reckless
- Flight from police
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- Impaired operation of a motor vehicle
- Possession of a restricted or prohibited firearm with ammunition without licence or registration
- Possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
- Operation while prohibited
- Two counts of failing to comply with a probation order
- Weapons possession contrary to order
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
He also appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court on Feb. 10.
The investigation remains ongoing.
