Melfort Provincial Court. (File photo/ northeastNOW Staff)

By Nigel Maxwell

Court proceedings

Man caught with gun and stolen vehicle at JSCN, receives four months jail

Nov 6, 2023 | 12:00 PM

A man charged after a tense situation at James Smith Cree Nation, that forced a local school to enact its hold and secure protocols, has received a four-month jail sentence and a 10-year firearms prohibition.

Kalen Felix was at Melfort Provincial Court on Friday, and guilty pleas were entered to possession of property obtained by crime, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The incident occurred on the morning of Sept. 22. Melfort RCMP received a report of armed individuals at JSCN.

The community’s security personnel observed a vehicle with two occupants, and they claimed a firearm was visible inside the vehicle. Officers immediately responded and soon found the suspect vehicle. A firearm was located and seized.

The investigation also determined the vehicle had been reported stolen to Prince Albert RCMP on Aug. 31.

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Felix, who was 18 at the time of his arrest, was initially facing a total of seven charges, however the remaining two gun-related charges were stayed by the Crown, and three counts of failure to comply with a probation order were previously withdrawn.

Also charged in the case is Destiny Constant who is currently on bench warrant status.

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