Please note all information below occurred within the time period above, unless otherwise noted.
Saskatchewan RCMP - Your Provincial Police Service
Investigative Recap
April 14: Saskatchewan RCMP's Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) responded to a report received by Outlook RCMP of unused explosives on a rural property near Outlook, Saskatchewan. EDU attended and successfully disposed of 10 sticks of bulk explosives. Each year, the highly trained EDU recovers a substantial amount of unused commercial explosives from rural properties and disposes of them safely and free of charge to the public.
The EDU encourages anyone who finds any kind of explosives or detonators to not touch them and call police. "Please remember that no matter how old an explosive is, it can still be extremely dangerous," says Cst. Chris Donnelly. "We want our residents to be safe and the safest thing to do is to call the police service of jurisdiction. This will ensure removal or destruction of explosives is done in the safest possible manner."
April 16: Sandy Bay RCMP seize cocaine, crack, methamphetamine, ecstasy and an imitation firearm
April 17: Saskatchewan RCMP WEST continues searching for Kelfort Keller, who may be in the Prince Albert area
April 17: At approximately 1:30 p.m., a member of Prince Albert Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan conducted a traffic stop on Range Road 3063 in the Ahtahkakoop/Shellbrook detachment area. During the traffic stop, the officer observed that the vehicle had no steering wheel. The driver was using vise grips to guide the vehicle. Investigation determined the driver also had no license. As a result, the driver was ticketed and given a notice to have the vehicle inspected for safety.
Saskatchewan RCMP reminds drivers they must make sure vehicles are well-maintained and safe to operate.
April 17: As a result of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking in the Kindersley area, Kindersley RCMP and Saskatchewan RCMP's Prince Albert Crime Reduction Team (CRT) executed a search warrant on Railway Avenue West in Kindersley on April 17.
Officers located and seized:
- approximately 451 grams of MDMA;
- approximately 232 grams of methamphetamine;
- approximately 50 grams of cocaine packaged into one gram bags;
- a sum of cash;
- trafficking paraphernalia; and
- a firearm and ammunition.
An adult male was arrested at the scene.
As a result of continued investigation, 56-year-old Heath Nernberg from Kindersley is charged with:
- three counts, possession for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
- one count, possession of a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized; and
- one count, possession of property obtained by crime less than $5,000.
Heath Nernberg is scheduled to appear in Kindersley Provincial Court on May 21, 2024.
The investigation continues.
April 18: Members of Saskatchewan RCMP's North Battleford Crime Reduction Team were conducting proactive patrols in North Battleford. At approximately 5:30 p.m., the officers observed a female known to be wanted on multiple warrants from Battlefords RCMP outside a business on 100 Street. The officers attempted to arrest the female inside the business. She resisted and as officers tried to safely bring her into custody, a second female assaulted them. With assistance from additional officers from Battlefords RCMP, both females were arrested. Officers located and seized a knife in one of the female's bag.
As a result of continued investigation, 22-year-old Jenna Haraburda from North Battleford is charged with:
- two counts, assault police officer, Section 270(2), Criminal Code;
- one count, resist arrest, Section 129(a), Criminal Code;
- one count, carry a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(2), Criminal Code;
- one count, carry a concealed weapon, Section 90(2), Criminal Code;
- one count, mischief under $5,000, Section 430(4), Criminal Code; and
- one count, fail to comply with release order condition, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code.
Haraburda was also arrested on the outstanding warrants.
24-year-old Iesha Wuttunee from North Battleford is charged with:
- two counts, assault police officer, Section 270(2), Criminal Code;
- one count, resist arrest, Section 129(a), Criminal Code; and
- one count, mischief under $5,000, Section 430(4), Criminal Code.
They are both scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on April 23, 2024.
Nipawin RCMP investigating break and enter
On April 12, 2024 at approximately 6:00 a.m., Nipawin RCMP received a report of a break and enter that occurred at a residence on 5th Street North in Nipawin.
Investigation has determined that an adult male broke into the residence and demanded the keys to the occupant's vehicle. After an altercation between the adult male and the occupant, the adult male left the property. The occupant did not report injuries to police. Multiple doors to the residence were damaged due to forced entry. No items were reported as stolen.
Nipawin RCMP continue to investigate. A sketch of the suspect has been created by a Saskatchewan RCMP forensic sketch artist. The male is described as somewhere around 5'6" tall with a medium build. He appears to be in his 20s. He was wearing dark coloured clothing and possibly a baseball cap at the time of the incident.
If you recognize the person in this sketch, or witnessed suspicious activity or captured surveillance footage on 5th Street North the morning of April 12, contact police.
Report information and video to Nipawin RCMP at 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.