The Saskatchewan RCMP has released more details regarding the increased police presence seen at the White Bear First Nations recently.
According to the RCMP, on July 28, at approximately 7:10 p.m., Carlyle RCMP received a complaint of an alleged assault outside of a business on the Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation.
Investigation determined that an adult male victim had been assaulted by a group of individuals. He was transported to hospital for serious injuries.
The same evening at approximately 8:15 p.m., Carlyle RCMP received a secondary complaint that an individual allegedly discharged a firearm at a vehicle at White Bear. Nobody was injured but the vehicle was damaged.
Further investigation determined the two incidents were connected. On July 29 at approximately 12:30 p.m., investigators learned that some of the individuals involved were in the woods behind a residence on White Bear First Nation. Officers set up a perimeter around the residence and arrested two individuals approximately four hours later.
A residence on White Bear First Nation was searched as part of the investigation, which is 小蓝视频 led by the Saskatchewan RCMP General Investigation Section from Regina, with assistance from multiple Saskatchewan RCMP detachments and units.
Demitrius Standingready, a 20-year-old man from the White Bear First Nation, was arrested and has been charged with one count of aggravated assault, reckless discharge of a firearm, pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a weapon obtained by crime, and two counts of unlicensed possession of a restricted firearm/prohibited weapon with ammunition. All charges are under the Criminal Code.
Jordan Desjarlais, 27, has been arrested and charged with one count of aggravated assault under the Criminal Code.
Both have appeared in court in Weyburn. Demitrius Standingready’s next court appearance is on Aug. 11. Jordan Desjarlais’s next court appearance is on Aug. 9.
Two other men, Cyrus Campeau and Justin Desjarlais, have been charged with one count each of aggravated assault. Warrants have been issued for their arrests.
Cyrus Campeau is 19 years old. He is approximately six feet tall and weighs 210 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Justin Desjarlais is 22 years old. He is approximately six feet tall and weighs 170 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.
The Saskatchewan RCMP says they might be in the Regina area, but this has not been confirmed.
If you see either man, do not approach them. If you have information on the whereabouts of Cyrus Campeau or Justin Desjarlais, or about these incidents, call 310-RCMP.
To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
