On May 2, 2023, at approximately 11:45 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a robbery. Initial investigation determined two individuals approached a residence. The occupants were threatened and a set of keys was stolen from them.
Officers immediately responded and began patrolling the area. They located the suspect vehicle on 101nd Street, activated their emergency lights and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle did not stop and continued driving.
Shortly after, the suspect vehicle passed a patrolling unmarked police vehicle in an intersection. Upon seeing the police vehicle, which did not have its emergency lights activated, the suspect vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. It collided with another vehicle at the intersection of 103rd Street and 15th Avenue. The driver of the vehicle reported non-life-threatening injuries to police.
Officers arrested the passenger of the suspect vehicle at the scene of the collision. The driver fled on foot and was arrested a short time later with the assistance of Saskatchewan RCMP Police Dog Services.
Officers located and seized bear spray, a baton and brass knuckles from the suspect vehicle during subsequent investigation.
33-year-old Tyson Mosquito from North Battleford is charged with:
- one count, unauthorized possession of a restricted weapon, Section 91(3), Criminal Code;
- two counts, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(2), Criminal Code;
- two counts, resist/obstruct peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code;
- one count, flight from peace officer, Section 320.17, Criminal Code;
- one count, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Section 320.13(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, carry concealed weapon, Section 90(2), Criminal Code;
- five counts, weapons possession contrary to order and fail to surrender authorization, Section 117.01(3), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle, Section 94(2), Criminal Code; and
- one count, common nuisance – endanger lives of the public, Section 180(1), Criminal Code.
He is scheduled to appear next in North Battleford Provincial Court on May 8, 2023.
The passenger was released without charge. The investigation continues. Anyone with information should contact Battlefords RCMP at 306-446-1720. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.