Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
The Saskatchewan RCMP General Investigation Section continues to investigate the circumstances of yesterday’s dangerous person incidents.
The two suspects arrested during yesterday’s search were located by Saskatoon Police Services Air Support Unit running along the Saskatchewan River bank, approximately three kilometers from where they were seen entering the bush and arrested by RCMP officers on the ground.
As a result of investigation, they have been identified as 18-year-old Melissa McCallum from La Ronge and 33-year-old Angus Heathen from Prince Albert. They are charged with:
- 1 count, aggravated assault, section 268 of the Criminal Code
- 1 count, robbery with a firearm, section 344(1)(a.1) of the Criminal Code
- 1 count, careless use of a firearm, section 86(1) of Criminal Code
- 1 count, possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, section 92(1) of the Criminal Code
- 1 count, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, section 94 of the Criminal Code
- 1 count, discharging a firearm with intent, section 244(a) of the Criminal Code
- 1 count, unlawfully cause bodily harm, section 269 of the Criminal Code
- 1 count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, section 88 of the Criminal Code
- 1 count, pointing a firearm, section 87 of the Criminal Code
McCallum was treated by EMS and released into police custody at the scene for minor injuries as a result of the collision between the Dodge Ram and a heavy equipment vehicle around 10:30 a.m. yesterday. Angus was not injured. They will appear in Prince Albert Provincial Court on Monday, October 28.
The two outstanding suspects were not located overnight in the area of Highway #123, despite extensive police ground and air searches in dense, thick bush with swampland and mossy/boggy terrain. Investigation continues to identify and locate them. We ask the public to remain vigilant and not approach any suspicious people and report all suspicious activity to police by calling 911 in an emergency and 310-RCMP in non-emergencies.
Investigators continue to examine yesterday’s incidents and activities of the charged individuals in the days leading up, to determine if any connections exist.
The shooting victim remains in hospital and we will not be providing updates on his condition to maintain his privacy.
Residents of the area: please check home surveillance
Saskatchewan RCMP is asking residents/businesses between Holbein and past Nipawin up to the Thunder Rapids area (especially along Highway #355/55) to check video surveillance (from doorbell cameras, trail cameras, security cameras, etc.) for any signs of a black Honda CRV with three to four suspects dressed in all black and bandanas over their faces between October 23 and the morning of October 24, driving in and between the Holbein and Thunder Rapids areas. Tips should be reported by calling 310-RCMP (7267). Saskatchewan RCMP is also asking residents of these areas to check on their neighbours to ensure everyone’s safety.