February 19, 2025
Big River First Nation, Saskatchewan
On February 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., Saskatchewan RCMP located and arrested 29-year-old Ryan Lachance at a residence on Big River First Nation.
Ryan Lachance was wanted by Big River RCMP for charges including aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
As a result of additional investigation, Ryan Lachance has also been charged with:
• four counts possession of ammunition contrary to prohibition order section 117.01(1), Criminal Code; and
• one count of failing to comply with a release order section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code.
Ryan Lachance is scheduled to appear in Prince Albert Provincial Court on February 20, 2025.
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Backgrounder
As a result of further investigation, Saskatchewan RCMP determined the third stabbing victim, an adult male, to be a suspect in the first two stabbings that occurred on February 15 on Big River First Nation. Once released from hospital, the adult male was arrested.
25-year-old Jacky Lachance from Big River First Nation is charged with:
• two counts, aggravated assault, Section 268(2), Criminal Code;
• one count, robbery with a weapon, Section 344(1)(b), Criminal Code; and
• one count, break and enter, Section 348(1)(b), Criminal Code.
Jacky Lachance is scheduled to appear in Prince Albert Provincial Court on February 18, 2025 (Information #90564732).
Saskatchewan RCMP continue to look for 29-year-old Ryan Lachance. As a result of continued investigation into the February 15 incidents, Ryan Lachance has been charged with:
• two counts, aggravated assault, Section 268(2), Criminal Code;
• two counts, robbery, Section 344(1)(b), Criminal Code;
• one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88, Criminal Code;
• one count, mischief under $5000 – damage to property, Section 430(4), Criminal Code;
• one count, break, enter and commit, Section 348(1)(b), Criminal Code; and
• two counts, fail to comply with release order condition, Section 145(5), Criminal Code.
He has also been charged for failing to attend court, Section 145(2)(b), Criminal Code in relation to a missed court date earlier in February.
Ryan is also wanted on warrant from Big River RCMP in relation to an unrelated aggravated assault that occurred in November 2024.
Ryan Lachance is described as approximately 5'6" tall and 150 lbs. He has brown eyes and brown hair. Ryan has a teardrop tattoo under his left eye. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie with a large white logo on it, and black pants. If you see Ryan Lachance, do not approach him. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Ryan Lachance may be in a stolen black KIA Optima with Saskatchewan license plate 649 NPP. This is not confirmed and Ryan's whereabouts are currently unknown. On February 17, 2025, Big River RCMP located and seized the grey BMW SUV.
If you see Ryan Lachance, the black Kia Optima, or if you have information about this investigation, please call police immediately. In an emergency call 911, and in a non-emergency call 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Saskatchewan RCMP continue to investigate.
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Saskatchewan RCMP continue to investigate three stabbing incidents on Big River First Nation.
On February 15, 2025 at approximately 3:50 p.m., Big River RCMP received a report of a stabbing at a residence on Big River First Nation. Investigation determined an altercation occurred between a male and a female. As a result, the female was injured. The female victim was taken to hospital with injuries described as non-life threatening.
At approximately 4:00 p.m., Big River RCMP received a report that a stabbing had occurred at a second residence on Big River First Nation. Investigation determined a group of people entered the residence and stabbed a male. The injured male was taken to hospital with injuries described as non-life threatening.
At approximately 4:20 p.m., Big River RCMP received a report of a male who was stabbed on Big River First Nation. Officers responded and located the male at a third residence on Big River First Nation. The male was transported by STARS to hospital for treatment of his injuries.
While officers were responding to the third stabbing, they received a report of an attempted armed robbery with a machete in Victoire, SK. Investigation determined a male approached a vehicle and threatened the driver. The driver exited the vehicle and fled. The male suspect was unable to steal the vehicle and fled on foot in an unknown direction.
Saskatchewan RCMP continue to investigate.
The Saskatchewan RCMP continue to look for a male suspect in relation to the stabbings. 29-year-old Ryan Lachance is wanted by Big River RCMP in relation to an unrelated aggravated assault that occurred in November 2024. Ryan Lachance is described as approximately 5'6" tall and 150 lbs. He has brown eyes and brown hair. Ryan has a teardrop tattoo under his left eye. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie with a large white logo on it, and black pants.
The suspect is considered armed and dangerous, and should not be approached. If you see him, call police immediately by dialling 911 in the case of an emergency, or 310-RCMP in a non-emergency.
The last confirmed sighting of Ryan Lachance was around 5:30 p.m. on February 15, in the Victoire, SK area. Ryan may be in a stolen black KIA Optima with Saskatchewan license plate 649 NPP OR a grey BMW SUV, but this is not confirmed.
If you see Ryan Lachance, the black KIA Optima, or the grey BMW SUV, call your local police immediately. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Residents in the Big River First Nation area will note an increased police presence while this investigation continues. People are asked to avoid the areas where police officers are present and follow any police direction provided.
Saskatchewan RCMP is not currently asking the public's assistance in locating the second male, Kenneth Joseph, from the initial Crime Watch Advisory. Please remove his name from your reporting.
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The Saskatchewan RCMP is investigating three stabbing incidents in the Big River First Nation. Investigators are trying to determine if the incidents are random. Two victims were taken to hospital for treatment.
The Saskatchewan RCMP is asking members of the public to contact the police if they see Ryan Lachance, 29, who is wanted by the Big River RCMP detachment under an arrest warrant. Ryan Lachance is approximately 1.68 m tall and weighs 68 kg. He has brown eyes and hair. Ryan has a teardrop tattoo under his left eye. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a large white logo and black pants.
The suspect is considered armed and dangerous, and should not be approached. If you see him, call the police immediately by dialing 911 in case of emergency, or 310-RCMP if the situation is not urgent.
The last confirmed sighting of the suspect was at approximately 5:30 p.m. in the Victoire neighborhood of Saskatchewan. The suspect may be driving a black KIA with Saskatchewan license plate 649 NPP or a gray BMW SUV.
The Saskatchewan RCMP has indicated that an increased police presence has been deployed in the Big River First Nation as part of this investigation. People are asked to avoid areas where police officers are present and to follow all instructions given by the police.
We will provide an update on this investigation as soon as possible.
