On September 16, 2024 at approximately 10:35 a.m., Melfort RCMP received a report of an armed robbery at a rural residence in the RM of Spalding, SK.
Investigation determined two males entered the residence with firearms and wearing masks and pointed the firearms at two people inside the residence. The adult males stole two firearms and electronics from the residence before leaving the area in a vehicle. No physical injuries were reported to police.
Officers responded and located the suspect vehicle on Fishing Lake First Nation. Officers conducted a traffic stop and the driver, an adult male, was arrested at the scene. Officers located and seized three firearms from inside the vehicle, two of which were stolen during the armed robbery. Further investigation determined the vehicle the adult male was driving was previously reported stolen out of Humboldt, SK.
As a result of investigation, 23-year-old Bohdey Bussiere from Spalding, SK is charged with:
- three counts, possession of property obtained by crime, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code; and
- one count, unlawful possession of a firearm, Section 91(1), Criminal Code.
Bohdey Bussiere is scheduled to appear in Melfort Provincial Court on September 19, 2024.
As a result of continued investigation, 34-year-old Joseph "Joey" Desjarlais from Fishing Lake First Nation, SK is charged with:
- one count, pointing a firearm, Section 87(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, carrying a weapon with the intent to commit an offense, Section 88(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, break and enter and steal a firearm, Section 98(1)(b), Criminal Code;
- one count, unlawful possession of a firearm, Section 92(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, robbery with a firearm, Section 344(1)(a), Criminal Code;
- one count, break and enter, Section 348(1)(b), Criminal Code;
- one count, wear a mask while committing an indictable offense, Section 351(2), Criminal Code; and
- three counts, possess a firearm while prohibited from doing so, Section 117.01(1), Criminal Code.
A warrant has been issued for Desjarlais's arrest (Information #90528671). Joseph "Joey" Desjarlais is also wanted on warrant by Wadena RCMP for charges in relation to a September 8, 2024 armed robbery in Wadena, SK. Background can be found here.
Melfort RCMP continue work to locate and arrest Joseph "Joey" Desjarlais and ask members of the public to report all sightings and information about his whereabouts.
Joseph "Joey" Desjarlais is described as approximately 5'7" tall and 130 lbs. He has brown eyes, short brown hair, and a short beard. He has tattoos of the words 'public' and 'enemy' with flames on his hands, and 'Bonnie and Clyde' tattooed on the right side of his neck. A photo of him is attached.
If you see Joseph "Joey" Desjarlais, do not approach him. Report all sightings and information about the whereabouts of Joseph "Joey" Desjarlais to your local RCMP at 310-RCMP (7267). Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Melfort RCMP continue to investigate.
Wadena, Humboldt, Rose Valley, and Tisdale RCMP, Saskatchewan RCMP's Melfort Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS), and Saskatchewan RCMP's Police Dog Services assisted in this investigation.