Three people remain at large following an incident where shots were fired last Sunday at RCMP officers in La Ronge.
The rare joint media release quotes Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations vice-chief Dutch Lerat as saying “we do not want to see continued violence and we do not want anyone hurt, or worse.”
An arrest warrant has been issued for a third person. Twenty-year old Celine Charles is charged with one count of obstruction. She is 5-foot-4, weighs 112 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She has a rose tatoo on her left hand, a heart and flame tatoo on her left arm and the name “Charles” tattooed on her chest. (Her picture is above)
The search continues for 29 year old Terrance Daigneualt of La Ronge. He is wanted on two counts of attempted murder with a firearm and discharging a firearm with intent.
Thirty-six year old Allan Sanderson of La Ronge is wanted for obstruction and unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle.
All three are considered dangerous and the public is asked to contact RCMP if they have any information on their whereabouts.
Photos of Daigneault and Sanderson, as well as additional information about Sunday’s incident, can be viewed here.
Excerpts from the joint RCMP-FSIN media release are below:
“Our community members shouldn’t have to be fearful of the thoughtless actions of those who choose to participate in criminal activity. This past weekend, people’s lives were put on hold by an emergency alert, which is reserved for the most serious of incidents. Community events were cancelled, businesses closed and residents sheltered in the safety of their homes. The threat was real: there’s evidence multiple bullets struck a responding RCMP vehicle and charges of attempted murder were laid,” says Supt. Ted Munro, Saskatchewan RCMP North District Commander. “The Saskatchewan RCMP is working tirelessly to locate and arrest those responsible. The community and leadership must work in partnership with us to discourage and prevent criminal activity on all levels – this includes providing tips and information on the whereabouts of these wanted individuals. We urge you – Celine, Terrance and Allan – please safely turn yourselves in. If the public has information, report it to police or anonymously through Crime Stoppers.”
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations represents 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan. FSIN Vice Chief Dutch Lerat, responsible for the Justice Portfolio, and the Executive of the FSIN, are deeply concerned for the wellbeing of the entire community, which includes our First Nations, our RCMP members, and the young men who are currently wanted for this incident. “We do not want to see continued violence and we do not want anyone hurt, or worse. We urge these young men to turn themselves in peacefully and seek our spirituality for traditional healing; your Family loves you and your Federation will be there for you”, states Vice Chief Lerat.
