CISC - Criminal Intelligence Service Canada

10/26/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/27/2023 02:03

Two wanted males arrested, loaded prohibited firearm seized from residence in Melfort

On October 23, 2023 at approximately 4:30 a.m., Prince Albert RCMP received a report of a vehicle theft. Investigation determined a pick-up truck was stolen from outside a business just south of Prince Albert.

Officers began working to locate it. On October 25, 2023, officers from Saskatchewan RCMP's North Battleford Crime Reduction Team (CRT) were conducting patrols on Sturgeon Lake First Nation and located the stolen pick-up truck. They attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle did not stop for police.

Later on October 25, investigation determined the vehicle was parked outside a residence on Park Bay East in Melfort.

Two adult males were arrested inside the residence, with the assistance of officers from Saskatchewan RCMP's Melfort and Tisdale detachments, Warrant Enforcement and Suppression Team (WEST), Prince Albert and Melfort Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan, Critical Incident Response Team and Police Dog Services.

A search warrant was then executed at the residence; officers located and seized a loaded, modified prohibited firearm.

Investigation determined the two adult males were both on warrant.

32-year-old Jack Sanderson from Sturgeon Lake First Nation was arrested on a warrant from Prince Albert RCMP for charges including possession of property obtained by from over $5,000 and operating a motor vehicle while prohibited.

49-year-old Dave Smith from Melfort was arrested on a warrant from Melfort RCMP for charges including possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and trafficking property obtained by the commission of an offence.

Both males are scheduled to appear in Melfort Provincial Court on October 26, 2023.

The investigation continues and further updates will be provided when available.

Anyone with information should contact their local police of jurisdiction. Dial 310-RCMP to reach your local RCMP detachment. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.