Category: Canada

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Yorkton RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating an adult male who is an inmate of Whitespruce Provincial Training Centre. Staff noticed 36-year-old Martin Oochoo was not present at the facility on December 25 and reported the incident to police.

Since his absence was reported to police, Yorkton RCMP have been working to locate him and are now asking the public to report sightings and information on his whereabouts.

Oochoo is now considered unlawfully at large and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Oochoo is described as approximately 5’9″ and 165 pounds, with brown eyes. He has a tattoo of a rose on his neck and of a cross on his upper right arm.

He is known to visit Regina, but his current whereabouts are unknown.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Martin Oochoo is asked to contact their local police of jurisdiction. Dial 310-RCMP to reach your local RCMP detachment. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit (NEN MCU) is seeking information in relation to two deaths that have been ruled as homicides in Colchester County.

On December 19, at approximately 9:15 p.m., Truro Police Service (TPS) received information that a 27-year-old Truro man and a 25-year-old Pictou Landing First Nation man attended hospital with serious injuries consistent with stab wounds.

From the information gathered, investigators believe that the victims were assaulted by a person or persons in Colchester County. At this time, officers do not believe the incident was random.

On December 21, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Colchester County District RCMP and EHS responded to a report of a male in medical distress at a home on Vincent Dr. in Upper Onslow. The 25-year-old man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

On December 22, at approximately 10 a.m., Truro Police Service and EHS responded to a male in medical distress at a home on Lavinia Dr. in Truro. The 27-year-old man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The deceased men were identified as the victims of the stabbings.

On December 23, the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service ruled the deaths as homicides.

The investigation is ongoing and is led by NEN MCU with assistance from TPS, Colchester County District RCMP, the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service and the Forensic Identification Services from both the RCMP and TPS.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP at 902-896-5000. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

Our thoughts are with the victims’ loved ones during this difficult time.

File # 2024-1841812, 2024-1849220, 2024-1853310

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On November 9^th, 2024, Hay River RCMP were dispatched to a report that a person had been shot in the area of Pine Crescent. Officers attended the location and learned that a residence had been set on fire. A male victim had exited the house upon noticing the fire and was subsequently shot, receiving non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect had already fled the scene upon police arrival.

On November 11^th, 2024, Hay River detachment received a call that shots had been fired into a residence in the Rowe’s Trailer Court, after which suspects had fled in a vehicle. No injuries were reported.

Both of these incidents are believed to be linked to the drug trade and organized crime. Investigation into the matters is underway with support from the Crime Reduction Unit, Forensic Identification Unit and Major Crimes Unit. No arrests have been made at this time.

Anyone with information on these matters is asked to contact the Hay River RCMP at 874-1111 or Crime Stoppers at http://www.p3tips.com. In the event of an emergency call, 911.

Police are further requesting Hay River residents with security/doorbell cameras check footage for suspicious activity during the following timeframes:

• November 9^th – 3:00a.m. – 5:00a.m. – area of Pine Crescent, Balsam Drive

· November 11^th – 3:00a.m. – 5:00a.m. – area of Rowe’s Trailer Court and Stewart Drive

If suspicious activity is observed, contact the Hay River RCMP and an officer will review the footage.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On December 20, 2024 at approximately 4:20 p.m., Prince Albert RCMP received a report of a robbery on Sturgeon Lake First Nation.

Officers immediately responded. Investigation determined several individuals approached a male victim. The victim was threatened and his vehicle was stolen. The victim was not physical injured during the incident.

Officers began patrolling to locate the stolen vehicle and soon located it driving on Sturgeon Lake First Nation. They attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle did not stop.

Officers set up a tire deflation device. The suspect vehicle abruptly made a u-turn to avoid it, almost striking two police vehicles. Officers continued to follow it. It eventually came to a stop and the three occupants were arrested.

As a result of continued investigation, 29-year-old Tonisha Fulton from Prince Albert is charged with:

• two counts, assault police officer with weapon, Section 270.01(2), Criminal Code;
• one count, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Section 320.13(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, flight from peace officer, Section 320.17, Criminal Code; and
• one count, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code.

She appeared in Prince Albert Provincial Court on December 23, 2024.

Tonisha Fulton was also arrested on a warrant from Prince Albert Police Service.

The other two individuals arrested were released without charge.

The investigation continues.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Yarmouth Town RCMP has charged a man following an attempted robbery in Yarmouth.

On December 23, at approximately 11:00 a.m., RCMP officers responded to a robbery at a pharmacy on Starrs Rd. where a man brandished a knife, threatened employees, and demanded prescription drugs.

Multiple officers responded immediately, located the suspect leaving the business, and arrested him without incident. A prohibited “butterfly” knife was located on his person during the arrest.

Garth Samuel Makarowski, aged 46, of Yarmouth, has been charged with:

• Attempted Robbery
• Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
• Uttering Threats (two counts)

Makarowski was held in custody and will appear in Yarmouth Provincial Court today.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On October 30^th, Hay River RCMP Officers conducted a traffic stop on a high-value luxury brand vehicle with an expired licence plate. Investigation revealed that the vehicle had a false Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and had actually been stolen in Ontario.

The two occupants of the vehicle were subsequently arrested and the vehicle, suspected to be linked to organized crime, was seized.

Search warrants were obtained and executed on the vehicle as well as a hotel room rented to the vehicle driver. Officers seized over $2000 in cash, several luxury brand watches and other goods as well as drug paraphernalia.

Approximately 248 grams of an unknown powdered substance was seized from the vehicle, the analysis of which is pending.

One of the vehicle occupants was released without charge. The other, 22-year-old Stanley Letcher of Fort Simpson, has been charged with:

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code

· Operating a vehicle without valid registration, contrary to section 5(a) of the Motor Vehicles Act

· Operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s licence, contrary to section 66(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act

• Failure to wear a seatbelt, contrary to section 146(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act

Letcher was released from police custody on an Undertaking to appear in court at a later date.

This investigation remains ongoing with assistance from Toronto Police Service and Alberta RCMP’s Auto Theft Unit.

Anyone with information on this matter is asked to contact the Hay River RCMP at 874-1111 or Crime Stoppers at http://www.p3tips.com. In the event of an emergency call, 911.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Fort Resolution RCMP are seeking information on the whereabouts of a wanted suspect.

25-year-old Leron John, of Edmonton, AB, is currently facing numerous charges stemming from incidents that took place in 2023 in Fort Resolution including:

• Assault with a weapon
• Uttering threats against a person
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Possession of property obtained by crime

These incidents were subject to a press release in December of 2023.

John has failed to appear in court and is currently subject to a warrant for his arrest issued in the Northwest Territories. John is further subject to a Canada Wide Warrant issued in Alberta for Discharging a firearm with intent.

Prior to the issuing of the warrants, John was subject to judicial interim release with conditions.

He is described as being a black male, approximately 5’6″ tall and 130lbs, with black hair and brown eyes.

Photo: Leron John

Anyone who has information on Leron John’s whereabouts is asked not to approach him and to instead contact the nearest RCMP detachment or Crime Stoppers at http://www.p3tips.com. In the event of an emergency call, 911.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On October 27^th, 2024 at approximately 1:00 a.m. Yellowknife RCMP received a report that a person had been stabbed in the area of 49^th Street. Officers attended the area and located a victim who displayed injuries consistent with being stabbed. The suspect had already fled the scene.

First aid was provided by officers on scene until paramedics arrived and took the victim for treatment.

Investigation remains ongoing at this time. No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information on this matter is asked to contact the Yellowknife RCMP at 669-1111 or Crime Stoppers at http://www.p3tips.com. In the event of an emergency call, 911.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

So far this month, Fort Liard detachment has laid seven impaired driving charges, an unusually high number for a community of this size. Two of the charges were laid during the national traffic safety initiative, Operation Impact.

Three of these charges were laid against a single driver, who was caught three separate times in the span of two weeks, each time providing breath samples in excess of twice the blood alcohol limit. In one of these matters, the driver struck a marked RCMP vehicle with his ATV, which has since been seized along with his licence. The 35-year-old Fort Liard man will attend court on November 20^th, 2024 in Fort Liard.

As impaired driving remains a leading cause of criminal death in Canada, these numbers are disappointing to see.

The RCMP reminds the public that all motorists, regardless of whether they drive ATVs or full-size vehicles, can be subject to mandatory alcohol screening when stopped by police.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

A 51-year-old man is facing charges of impaired driving following a single-vehicle crash that on Route 430 on December 22, 2024.

On Sunday, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Port Saunders RCMP, responded to a motor vehicle crash on Route 430, south of Port Saunders. The driver, a Port au Choix man, was assessed by emergency medical services at the scene and showed signs of alcohol impairment. He was arrested for impaired operation and later provided breath samples at the detachment that were above the legal limit.

The man’s vehicle was seized and impounded, his license suspended, and he is set to appear in court at a later date to answer to charges of impaired driving.

Impaired driving is a choice that places the motorist and all others who share the roadway at increased risk of serious injury and/or death. If you suspect a person is driving while impaired, please immediately contact your local police, or dial 911.