Alleged drug traffickers enter not guilty pleas

Mar 30, 2023 | 1:00 PM

Two women accused of possessing methamphetamine and cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, while riding in a stolen vehicle, are maintaining their innocence and have elected to face trial.

Hailey Okemow and Karalyn Naytowhow were not present when their matters were discussed Thursday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court. Not guilty pleas were entered on their behalf.

On the morning of Feb. 8, Prince Albert police officers on patrol identified a vehicle that was reported stolen, then performed a traffic stop in the 900 block of 13th St. W.

Upon further investigation, police located just over 60 grams of methamphetamine, more than 10 grams of cocaine, and a machete.

Okemow and Naytowhow were each charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, as well as possession of stolen property in excess of $5,000.