Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
On February 14, 2025 at approximately 10:45 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a firearm discharge in North Battleford, SK. Investigation determined the firearm was discharged from a vehicle with three individuals inside; no injuries were reported to police.
Battlefords RCMP responded immediately and located the suspect vehicle in the parking lot of a business on 99th Street. The vehicle fled the scene. Officers activated emergency lights and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle did not stop. Officers initiated a pursuit and attempted to use a tire deflation device to stop the vehicle, however it fled southbound through Battleford to the Red Pheasant First Nation.
Officers patrolled the Red Pheasant First Nation in an effort to locate the suspect vehicle. RCMP Police Dog Services and Saskatoon Police Service both assisted with this search.
At approximately 12:30 a.m. on February 15, 2025, officers located the suspect vehicle stuck in a ditch on the Red Pheasant First Nation. One adult male suspect was arrested at the scene.
Investigation determined the vehicle had been stolen earlier that night. Officers located a firearm and a magazine a short distance from the vehicle.
Officers then received a report that the two additional suspects were at a residence on the Red Pheasant First Nation. Officers attended the residence and arrested the two adult male suspects.
As a result of investigation, 21-year-old Jamieson Thomas of Sweetgrass First Nation is charged with:
- one count, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, flight from peace officer, Section 320.17, Criminal Code;
- one count, theft of truck, Section 333.1(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, operate a conveyance in a manner dangerous to the public, Section 320.13(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, careless use of a firearm, Section 86(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of firearm/weapon/device ammunition in motor vehicle, Section 94(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, discharge firearm while being reckless, Section 244.2(3), Criminal Code; and
- one count, unauthorized possession of a firearm, Section 91(1), Criminal Code.
18-year-old Kojac Adams of Sweetgrass First Nation is charged with:
- one count, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, operate a conveyance in a manner dangerous to the public, Section 320.13(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, flight from peace officer, Section 320.17, Criminal Code;
- one count, careless use of a firearm, Section 86(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of a firearm when knowing possession unauthorized, Section 92(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of firearm/weapon/device ammunition in motor vehicle, Section 94(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, theft of truck, Section 333.1(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, resisting/obstructing peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code;
- one count, fail to comply with release order condition, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code; and
- four counts, weapons possession contrary to order and fail to surrender authorization, Section 117.01(1), Criminal Code.
23-year-old Mackenzie Wahobin of Red Pheasant First Nation is charged with:
- one count, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, flight from peace officer, Section 320.17, Criminal Code;
- one count, careless use of a firearm, Section 86(1), Criminal Code,
- one count, discharge firearm with intent, Section 244.2(3), Criminal Code;
- one count, unauthorized possession of a firearm, Section 91(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of firearm/weapon/device ammunition in motor vehicle, Section 94(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, theft of truck, Section 333.1(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, resisting/obstructing peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code;
- one count, fail to comply with probation orders, Section 733.1(1), Criminal Code; and
- one count, operate a conveyance in a manner dangerous to the public, Section 320.13(1), Criminal Code.
Jamieson Thomas, Kojac Adams and Mackenzie Wahobin made their first appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court on February 18, 2025.