Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
On January 21, 2025, Pierceland RCMP were working to locate 23-year-old David Waskahat.
He was wanted for failing to appear in court on charges laid after a firearms discharge that took place in Pierceland, SK on October 27, 2024.
RCMP officers located Waskahat in a vehicle in Mudie Lake, SK. As a result of investigation, Pierceland RCMP located and seized a sawed-off riffle, a sawed-off shotgun, and a machete. A photo of the seized items is attached.
David Waskahat has been charged with:
- 1 count, possession of restricted weapon without license, Section 95(1), Criminal Code;
- 1 count, possession of firearm with tampered serial number, Section 108(1)(b), Criminal Code;
- 1 count, possession of firearm while unauthorized, Section 92(1), Criminal Code;
- 2 counts, possession of firearm in a motor vehicle, Section 94(1), Criminal Code;
- 2 counts, careless use of a firearm, Section 86(1), Criminal Code;
- 3 counts, possession of weapon contrary to court order, Section 117.01(1), Criminal Code;
- 3 counts, fail to comply with probation order, Section 733.1(1), Criminal Code; and
- 1 count, fail to comply with release order, Section 1454(5)(a), Criminal Code.
Waskahat appeared in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on January 23, 2025 where he was remanded into custody until his next scheduled appearance on February 5, 2025.