Tag Archives: Crime & Courts
Boden Umpherville has passed away
The man who was tased and struck with a baton by Prince Albert Police during an arrest several weeks ago has died.Boden Umpherville, age 40, died this morning at about 6:30 after being taken off life ...
Apr 26, 2023
Four people arrested after machete attack in P.A.'s East Flat area
Just days before his birthday, Prince Albert's Damon Thomas is nursing a broken arm after being hit with a machete.On Sunday night, the 22-year-old, along with his younger brother and a female friend,...
Apr 25, 2023
Large drug seizure near Maidstone
RCMP in Maidstone have seized a large quantity of drugs, after a traffic stop Friday evening on Highway 16, near Maidstone.Police seized 3.3 kilograms of fentanyl, seven kilograms of crystal methamphe...
Apr 24, 2023
Sandy Bay murder case committed for trial
Editor's note: This story was updated on August 1, 2023 to confirm the trial dates that were set.A man accused of murdering his brother will be tried by a judge and jury at Melfort Court of King's Ben...
Apr 24, 2023
Woman found in wrestling team's stolen van, receives 90 days jail
A woman who was charged in connection to the theft of the Prince Albert Wrestling Club's team van has received a 90 day jail sentence.Erin Whitefish, 33, appeared by video when her matters were discus...
Apr 21, 2023
Family of man tased by police looking for justice
Boden Umpherville is still laying in a Saskatoon hospital bed with an uncertain prognosis, weeks after being tased multiple times by Prince Albert Police in an arrest caught on video by a witness. His...
Apr 21, 2023
Accused in Starblanket murder to receive preliminary hearing
Two days have been set aside in September to hear the circumstances surrounding a Prince Albert murder case.The dates for Darren Masuskapoe's preliminary inquiry hearing were confirmed Thursday mornin...
Apr 20, 2023
Aunt not confident jury recommendations into Cain Wapass’ death will lead to change
Jeanette Wapass, the aunt of Cain Wapass whose death was the subject of a coroner's inquest that ended Wednesday, only learned about how he died at the start of the inquest. Jeanette recognizes that h...
Apr 19, 2023
Anti-mandate rally organizer receives $500 fine
A woman who organized an anti-mandate rally in Prince Albert, thereby violating a section of Saskatchewan's Health Act, has received a $500 fine.The Crown had been seeking $5,000.Rachel Lee Cochrane a...
Apr 18, 2023
June inquest set for Jordan Norfield death
A discretionary inquest into the death of 30-year-old Jordan Norfield in 2020 has been scheduled for late June. Norfield was taken into custody on December 1 of that year on an order under the Public ...
Apr 18, 2023
