CANOE LAKE CREE FIRST NATION - Two people are facing charges after a man was stabbed on Canoe Lake Cree First Nation.
Shortly after midnight on Jan. 24, Beauval RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing at a home on Canoe Lake Cree First Nation. The adult male victim was transported to hospital for treatment of what were described as non-life-threatening injuries.
RCMP officers from Patuanak and Ile a la Crosse Detachments were patrolling the area and located the suspect truck. The truck fled the area at a high rate of speed on Highway 965 and then 903 towards Meadow Lake. For public safety reasons, RCMP officers, also including Meadow Lake Detachment and Police Dog Services, followed the vehicle, ultimately using a tire deflation device to stop the truck. One driver and one passenger were in the truck and both were arrested.
As a result of continuing investigation:
A 24-year-old man, from Meadow Lake, has been charged with:
- 1 count, aggravated assault.
- 4 counts, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
- 1 count, disguised with intent to commit offence.
- 3 counts, failure to comply with a release order.
He was also wanted on multiple outstanding warrants in relation to a 2024 investigation. The suspect will appear in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on Jan. 27.
A 34-year-old man, from Flying Dust First Nation, is charged with:
- 1 count, aggravated assault.
- 4 counts, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
- 1 count, disguised with intent to commit offence.
- 1 count, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
- 1 count, flight from a police officer.
- 1 count, refusal to comply with demand.
He will appear in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on Jan. 27.
