December 3, 2024, 12:38p.m.
La Ronge RCMP stated that on November 27, at around 7:30 a.m., they received a report of a stolen truck in the area. Investigation determined unknown suspect(s) broke into a business in the community and stole a truck and multiple tools, including a reciprocating saw and a welder.
La Ronge RCMP later located and recovered the stolen truck, which was abandoned near a local worksite.
Mounties said that later that day at roughly 6:00 p.m., they received a report of a break and enter at a residence in Sucker River.
Investigation determined an adult male broke into the residence and stole two firearms.
As a result of investigation, on November 28, at around 10:30 a.m., La Ronge RCMP, with the assistance of Saskatchewan RCMP’s Critical Incident Response Team, attended a residence in Sucker River and arrested an adult male.
A search warrant was executed at the residence and officers located and seized a welder, wrenches, bush cutters, firearm parts, and multiple tools that were previously reported as stolen.
As a result, 23-year-old Jesse Forest from the La Ronge area is charged with:
- one count, breaking, entering, and committing, Section 348(1)(b), Criminal Code;
- one count, wear a disguise with intent to commit an offence, Section 351(2), Criminal Code;
- one count, fail to comply with release order condition, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code;
- one count, mischief under $5000 – damage to property, Section 430(4), Criminal Code;
- one count, theft under $5000, Section 334(b), Criminal Code;
- one count, possess break-in instruments, Section 351(1), Criminal Code; and
- one count, theft of truck, Section 333.1(1), Criminal Code.
Forest made his first court appearance in La Ronge on November 29.
La Ronge RCMP continues to investigate.
November 28, 2024, 1:25p.m.
RCMP have provided an update stating that one adult male has been taken into custody and the investigation remains ongoing.
Further updates will be provided once available.
November 28, 2024, 12:43p.m.
The La Ronge RCMP are advising of an increased police presence in the community of Sucker River, SK in relation to an ongoing investigation.
People are asked to avoid the areas where police are present.
If you are in the area follow any police direction provided.
MBC will provide an update with more information as soon as we are able.
If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, the RCMP will notify the public.