Category: Canadian Mounted Police

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On January 11, at approximately 3 a.m., Kings District RCMP, Kentville Volunteer Fire Department, and EHS, responded to a report of a structure fire on Anthony Avenue in Centreville. Upon arrival, first responders observed that a home was engulfed in flames and fire crews were able to extinguish the fire.

During the course of the investigation, a person was located deceased inside the home. From the initial information and evidence gathered, investigators believe that both the death and fire are suspicious in nature.

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit, assisted by Kings District RCMP, Annapolis District RCMP, RCMP Police Dog Services, RCMP Forensic Identification Services, the Office of the Fire Marshal, and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 902-679-5555. Should you wish 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 victim’s loved ones at this difficult time.

File #: 2025-46453

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Strategic Communications and Media Relations
Nova Scotia RCMP
rcmpns-grcne@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

RCMP Halifax Regional Fire is assisting in the investigation of house fire that occurred in Lower Sackville.

At approximately 3:10 a.m. on January 11, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, EHS and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of a house fire on Riverside Drive in Lower Sackville. Two occupants of the home, a 37-year-old female and a 2-year-old child, safely exited the home and were not injured. A third occupant of the home, a 40-year-old man, was rescued by his neighbour and transported to hospital by EHS and remains in critical condition. Fire services rescued three young children, aged 5, 6, and 9, all children were transported to hospital via EHS.

The fire remains under investigation and investigators will remain on scene to continue to gather information and evidence.

The investigation is being assisted by the Nova Scotia Office of the Fire Marshal, the RCMP/HRP Criminal Investigation Division, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, and RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

File #: 24-4650

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Strategic Communications and Media Relations
Nova Scotia RCMP
rcmpns-grcne@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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On December 31, 2024, Saskatoon RCMP located and arrested Martin Oochoo near Dundurn, SK.

He appeared in Saskatoon Provincial Court on December 31, 2024.

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Yorkton RCMP seeking public’s assistance locating unlawfully-at-large male

2024-12-26

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

On January 9, 2025 at approximately 6:15 a.m., Meadow Lake RCMP received a report of a single-vehicle rollover on Highway #55, just east of Flying Dust First Nation.

Officers responded along with Meadow Lake Fire Department and EMS. The sole occupant of the vehicle was declared deceased by EMS at the scene. He has been identified as a 40-year-old male from Meadow Lake, SK. His family has been notified.

Meadow Lake RCMP continue to investigate with the assistance of a Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstructionist.

Highway #55 was temporarily closed but has since been re-opened.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

An adult male is facing drug trafficking charges after Saskatchewan RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in Yorkton, SK.

On January 7, 2025 officers from the Saskatchewan RCMP’s Yorkton Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Team (STRT) arrested an adult male in Yorkton as part on an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. While searching the individual and his vehicle, officers located and seized methamphetamine, cocaine, cash and evidence of drug trafficking.

On January 8, 2025 officers from Yorkton STRT executed a search warrant at a residence on Fietz Street in Yorkton in relation to the investigation. While searching the residence, officers located and seized methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, cash and other evidence of drug trafficking.

In total, Yorkton STRT located and seized nearly 1.5 kilograms of methamphetamine, 936.5 grams of cocaine, 133 grams of fentanyl and approximately $6,000 in cash.

As a result of investigation, 20-year-old Taranpreet Singh of Yorkton, SK is facing the following charges:

• one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
• one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
• one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; and
• one count, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code.

Taranpreet Singh made his first appearance in Yorkton Provincial Court on January 9, 2025.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On January 8 at approximately 6 p.m., Saskatchewan RCMP officers with the North Battleford Crime Reduction Team – Gang Task Force (CRT-GTF) received a report that an offender with active warrants related to an ongoing Saskatoon Police Service investigation was travelling in the North Battleford area.

RCMP North Battleford CRT-GTF and Police Dog Services (PDS) officers located the adult male at a business on Railway Ave East in North Battleford. While the individual was in the business, officers blocked the suspect vehicle to prevent him from fleeing in it.

When the individual exited the business, officers informed him he was under arrest. The individual resisted arrest, fled from officers and climbed onto the roof of an unrelated vehicle in the parking lot. The civilian occupant was safely removed from the vehicle. They did not report any physical injuries to police.

Officers attempted verbal de-escalation techniques with the suspect, however the individual was uncooperative and remained on the roof of the vehicle.

Officers deployed a 40mm extended range impact round and a conducted energy device concurrently. The individual fell from the vehicle and was arrested by RCMP North Battleford CRT-GTF, PDS and Battlefords Detachment officers.

The individual was assessed by EMS at the scene. He was then transported to hospital where he was evaluated by medical staff and deemed fit to be released back into RCMP custody and held at Battlefords Detachment.

Officer’s searched the vehicle the suspect was driving and seized a conducted energy device, a small amount of methamphetamine and other evidence of drug trafficking, forged documents and unstamped tobacco.

As a result of investigation, 35-year-old Rolfe Herman of La Loche, SK is charged with:

• one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
• one count, possession of a prohibited/restricted weapon, Section 92(2), Criminal Code;
• two counts, resisting/obstructing peace officer, Section 129(1), Criminal Code; and
• two counts, fail to comply with probation order, Section 733.1(1), Criminal Code.

Rolfe Herman is scheduled to make his first appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court on January 10, 2025.

A second adult male – a passenger in the vehicle the suspect was driving – was arrested at a nearby business. As a result of investigation, 42-year-old Clinton Opekokew from Île-à-la-Crosse, SK, is charged with:

• one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
• one count, possession of a prohibited/restricted weapon, Section 92(2), Criminal Code;
• one count, possession of stolen property under $5,000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code;
• two counts, use/traffic/possess a forged document, Section 368(1), Criminal Code; and
• one count, identity theft, Section 402.2(1), Criminal Code.

Clinton Opekokew is scheduled to make his first appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court on January 10, 2025.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Barrington RCMP Detachment has arrested and charged a Lower Clarks Harbour man after multiple serious and violent offences over several days.

On January 6, RCMP officers responded to a report of a break and enter at a home in Clark’s Harbour. Investigators learned that 54-year-old Steven Goreham had attended the residence on January 4 and 5 and made threats to the occupant. At the time of these incidents, Goreham was on conditions to not attend the home and had an active arrest warrant.

Barrington RCMP, the Nova Scotia RCMP Emergency Response Team, and Nova Scotia RCMP Police Dog Services attended Clark’s Harbour in an attempt to locate and arrest Goreham.

Attempts to locate Goreham continued in the following days.

On January 9 at approximately 3:30 a.m., Shelburne RCMP responded to a report that Goreham had broken into a residence in Lower Ohio, stolen a vehicle, and showed that he had a firearm with him at the time.

Officers located the stolen vehicle parked outside of a building near Barrington. When Goreham exited the building, he pointed a firearm at an officer who was arriving on scene then fled in the stolen vehicle towards Yarmouth on Hwy. 103.

Officers safely arrested Goreham when the stolen vehicle he was driving went in the ditch near the Yarmouth / Shelburne county line. They located and seized a loaded firearm from the floor of the vehicle.

Goreham had a first court appearance on January 9. He is facing 48 new charges for the incidents on January 5, 6, and 9, including Pointing a Firearm, two counts of Assault with a Weapon, three counts of Break and Enter, and 19 counts of Fail to Comply with Release Order, in addition to earlier charges from the previous warrant. Goreham was remanded in custody, pending future court appearances.

“The RCMP in Shelburne County dedicated a great deal of time and resources to these events as they unfolded throughout the week. We received numerous tips from the public as we searched for the suspect and want to thank those who called us and for looking out for their fellow residents. This incident was resolved without any injuries to anyone involved and we are grateful for that. The RCMP are committed to making our communities safe and we do that in partnership with our partners and community members,” says S/Sgt. Mark MacPherson, Shelburne RCMP Detachment Commander.

In addition to Barrington RCMP Detachment and Shelburne RCMP Detachment, other units supporting this investigation have included the Shelburne County Street Crime Enforcement Unit, the Nova Scotia RCMP Forensic Identification Services, and the National Weapons Enforcement Support Team.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Bonavista RCMP is investigating a theft at Foodland that occurred on January 3, 2025.

At approximately 3:30 p.m. last Friday, a man entered Bonavista Foodland, obtained a number of food items and departed the store without paying. The suspect, pictured below, was seen wearing grey jeans, a black jacket with grey hood, and black Under Armour sneakers.

Anyone with any information about this crime or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Bonavista RCMP at 709-468-7341. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app. #SayItHere

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Wanted man, 38-year-old Shane White of Benoit’s Cove was arrested without incident on January 9, 2025, by Bay St. George RCMP at a residence in Spruce Brook. During his arrest, 44-year-old Kristy Osmond, obstructed police and was arrested.

At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, acting on information received, Bay St. George RCMP attended a home on Spruce Brook Road in Spruce Brook to arrest Shane White, who was allegedly hiding from police inside the home. After lengthy negotiations, White exited the home, surrendering himself to police. During White’s arrest, Osmond obstructed officers in the execution of their duties. She was arrested for obstruction. During her arrest, Osmond assaulted both officers and resisted arrest.

Osmond, who is currently before the court charged with assaulting a police officer, attends court today, January 10, 2025. She is charged with the following criminal offences:

• Obstructing a police officer
• Resisting arrest
• Assaulting a police officer – two counts

White, who was wanted by both the RCMP and RNC was transported to Her Majesty’s Penitentiary in Corner Brook and attends court today. He is charged with the following offences:

• Robbery
• Robbery with the use of a firearm
• Extortion with a firearm
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
• Failure to attend court – two counts
• Failure to comply with a condition of a release order – eight counts

RCMP NL continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

In continuing with drug enforcement in Newfoundland and Labrador, RCMP Federal Policing – Eastern Region, with the assistance of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, searched a home on Cashin Avenue in St. John’s yesterday. Two individuals, 43-year-old Christa Hollett and 38-year-old Rodrigues Ryan, were arrested and charged.

At approximately 6:00 p.m. on January 9, 2025, as part of an ongoing RCMP investigation, police officers with the RCMP, including the Emergency Response Team and Police Dog Services, and RNC, including the Tactical Response Unit and Police Dog Service, attended the home. A warrant to search the property, authorized under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, was executed. The home was breached using the RCMP Tactical Armoured Vehicle and CS gas (tear gas) was deployed upon entry.

Hollett was taken into custody without incident while Ryan exited the rear of the residence, fled on foot and was apprehended a short distance away by Police Dog Services.

Inside the home, police located and seized the following items:

• A quantity of suspected fentanyl
• A quantity of cocaine
• A quantity of oxycodone
• A quantity of morphine
• A quantity of methadone
• A quantity of methylphenidate
• A quantity of clonazepam
• A rifle
• Ammunition
• Pepper spray
• A quantity of prohibited weapons, including brass knuckles, a stun gun and a switchblade knife

Both of the accused appear in court today. Hollett and Ryan are each prohibited from the possession of firearms and weapons. At the time of his arrest, Ryan was on parole with an outstanding arrest warrant.

As a result of this investigation, 54 charges have been laid against Hollett and 76 charges have been laid against Ryan, all of which fall within the following list of criminal offences:

• Possession of oxycodone for the purpose of trafficking.
• Possession of morphine for the purpose of trafficking.
• Possession of methadone for the purpose of trafficking.
• Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
• Possession of methylphenidate for the purpose of trafficking.
• Possession of clonazepam for the purpose of trafficking cocaine.
• Unsafe storage of a firearm
• Storage of prohibited weapon in breach of regulations.
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm.
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon.
• Possession of a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized.
• Possession of a prohibited device knowing possession is unauthorized.
• Possession of a firearm obtained by crime.
• Possession of a firearm with the serial number removed.
• Possession of a firearm contrary to a court order.

The investigation is continuing with further charges anticipated.

RCMP Federal Policing – Eastern Region targets criminal activity involving national security, transnational and serious organized crime and cybercrime throughout the entire province of Newfoundland and Labrador.