A wanted individual was arrested following a search on Sweetgrass First Nation
On July 28, members of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) attended a residence on Sweetgrass First Nation.
Marshals confirmed the wanted individual was inside the residence.
When the suspect became aware of law enforcement’s presence, he fled into a nearby wooded area.
Additional resources were deployed to assist in the search, including the Provincial Protective Services (PPS) Canine Unit, Battlefords RCMP, and Sweetgrass First Nation Security Officers (SO). A drone was utilized to support ground teams.
Following an extensive search, the individual was located and arrested after attempting to evade police.
A 33‑year‑old male was arrested on an outstanding warrant and taken into custody.