NORTH BATTLEFORD – Weapons and drug-related charges have been stayed against two Witchekan Lake First Nation men.
Charges against Dennis Marcia and Shane Witchekan were stayed in Spiritwood circuit court but charges are currently proceeding against two co-accused 32-year-old Brendon Starblanket and 33-year-old Melvin Starblanket.
Brendon Starblanket is back in Spiritwood court Sept. 14 to speak to his matter and Melvin Starblanket is scheduled to appear July 12 to enter a plea and election. The charges against them haven’t been tested in court.
The four were arrested after Spiritwood RCMP officers saw two suspicious vehicles outside a home on Witchekan Lake First Nation. Police obtained a search warrant and raided the home. They seized seven firearms, three prohibited weapons, 32.5 grams of suspected crack cocaine, 23.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 105 grams of an unknown substance, drug trafficking paraphernalia and cash.
