On November 19, 2024 at approximately 8:35 a.m., Loon Lake RCMP received reports that two stolen vehicles were heading northbound on Highway #26 towards Loon Lake, SK. Loon Lake RCMP received subsequent reports that the occupants inside one of them were in possession of a firearm and had recently pointed it at an adult male.
Loon Lake RCMP responded, making patrols in the area, and later located a car that matched one of the suspect vehicle descriptions on Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation. Officers activated their emergency equipment and initiated a traffic stop. The car swerved to avoid police and fled heading northbound on Highway #21 towards Pierceland. Given the safety risk, officers followed the car. Occupants inside the car threw several items out the car window, including gas cans, stereos, a floor mat, bags, and a number of other unknown objects. No damage to the police vehicle was reported.
For safety reasons, a tire deflation device was set up and the car ran it over near the Beaver River Bridge, south of Pierceland on Highway #21, causing two of the car's tires to deflate. A tire fell off the car but it continued to flee from police at a high rate of speed heading towards, and eventually merging onto, Highway #55. Officers continued to follow, and observed the car cross over into oncoming traffic, nearly hitting another vehicle.
Due to the increased risk to public safety, officers made further attempts to stop the car. The car entered into a field, damaging a fence, and then came to a stop. The driver of the car and three passengers exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Shortly after, officers arrested three adult males and an adult female nearby.
During subsequent investigation, officers located and seized approximately 195 grams of crystal methamphetamine, ammunition, brass knuckles, a hatchet, and drug trafficking paraphernalia in the car and on the arrested individuals. A photo of the seized items is attached.
As a result of continued investigation, officers determined earlier on November 19, 2024, a group of individuals entered a residence on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation and assaulted two males inside the residence, pointing a firearm at one of them. No injuries were reported to police.
Resulting from further investigation, 38-year-old Courtlin Littlewolfe from Onion Lake, SK is charged with:
- one count, pursuit involved – flight from peace officer, Section 320.17, Criminal Code;
- one count, operation while prohibited, Section 320.18, Criminal Code;
- one count, dangerous operation of motor vehicle, Section 320.13(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, mischief under $5000, Section 430(4), Criminal Code;
- one count, resist/obstruct peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code; and
- one count, possession of a firearm when prohibited, Section 117.01(1), Criminal Code.
34-year-old Warren Littlewolfe from Onion Lake, SK is charged with:
- two counts, resist/obstruct peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code;
- three counts, possession of a firearm when prohibited, Section 117.01(1), Criminal Code; and
- two counts, fail to comply with release order condition, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code.
34-year-old Kyle Soosay from Onion Lake, SK is charged with:
- one count, resist/obstruct peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code;
- two counts, possession of a firearm when prohibited, Section 117.01(1), Criminal Code; and
- two counts, fail to comply with release order condition, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code.
21-year-old Tylena Takakenew from Thunderchild First Nation is charged with:
- one count, resist/obstruct peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code; and
- one count, extortion without firearm, Section 346(1.1)(b), Criminal Code.
Courtlin Littlewolfe, Warren Littlewolfe, Kyle Soosay, and Tylena Takakenew were each additionally charged with:
- one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
- one count, being unlawfully in a dwelling house, Section 349(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, robbery with a firearm, Section 344, Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code; and
- one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code.
Courtlin Littlewolfe, Warren Littlewolfe, Kyle Soosay, and Tylena Takakenew appeared in Loon Lake Provincial Court on November 21, 2024.
Pierceland RCMP, Saskatchewan RCMP's Police Dog Services, and a conservation officer with the Provincial Protective Services Branch assisted in this investigation.
Loon Lake RCMP continue to investigate. If you have information about this incident, contact Loon Lake RCMP by dialling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.