On October 19, 2025 at approximately 10:15 p.m., Meadow Lake RCMP received a report of a vehicle theft.
Investigation determined an altercation occurred between two males and a female at a residence on 2nd Street in Meadow Lake.
One of the males had a firearm and pointed it at the other male, demanding the keys to his SUV.
The male suspect and female suspect left the residence in the stolen vehicle.
No physical injuries were reported to police.
Officers responded and made patrols in the surrounding area in search of the stolen vehicle and the suspects but they were not located.
As a result of continued investigation, 33-year-old Ritchie Wolverine from Flying Dust First Nation is charged with:
- one count, robbery with a firearm, Section 344, Criminal Code;
- one count, careless use of a firearm, Section 86(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, carrying a concealed weapon, Section 90(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, unauthorized possession of a firearm, Section 91(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of a firearm when knowing possession unauthorized, Section 92(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of restricted firearm/prohibited weapon with ammunition without license/registration, Section 95(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, weapons possession contrary to order, 117.01(1), Criminal Code; and
- one count, failure to comply with release order condition, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code.
28-year-old Ruth Arnold from Meadow Lake is charged with one count, robbery with a firearm, Section 344, Criminal Code.
Warrants have been issued for Ritchie Wolverine and Ruth Arnold’s arrest.
Meadow Lake RCMP continue work to locate Ritchie Wolverine and Ruth Arnold and ask members of the public to report sightings and information on their whereabouts.
Wanted: Ritchie Wolverine / supplied by the RCMP
Ritchie Wolverine is described as:
- Height: 5’9”
- Weight: 160 lbs
- Eye colour: brown
- Hair colour: brown
- Other descriptors: multiple tattoos, including words and numbers on his neck, a money sign and crown on his left arm, and a cross on his cheek.
Ruth Arnold is described as:
- Height: 5’7”
- Weight: 130 lbs
- Eye colour: blue
- Hair colour: black
Report all sightings and information on the whereabouts of Ritchie Wolverine and Ruth Arnold to Meadow Lake RCMP by calling 310-RCMP.
Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Meadow Lake RCMP continue to investigate.