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Wednesday marked a busy day of court in Biggar (File Photo)
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A total of 54 individuals appeared in Biggar Provincial Court on Wednesday, as the Biggar RCMP shared a laundry list of charges in their September 2 report.

One of the early cases on the docket was the first appearance for a Biggar individual after they were charged with assault back in July.


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The next biggest case brought a pair of youths to the stand, as SGT. Dereck Crozier with the Biggar RCMP broke down the situation.

"Lawyers will be busy this day with a 17-year-old youth and their 15-year-old accomplice that have spent the last eight months on a rebellious trend. shared Crozier. "With a total disregard for others and rules to follow, the two compiled a résumé of 34 charges before the court."


The 17-year-old appeared in court facing the following charges:

  • one count uttering threats;
  • four counts of arson;
  • one count of a minor possessing alcohol;
  • two counts of mischief;
  • four counts of theft of vehicles;
  • one count of driving without a license;
  •  three counts of break and enter to a residence;
  • one count of possession of stolen property;
  • one count of theft under $5000;
  • one count of causing unnecessary suffering to animals, and;
  • two counts of failing to comply with conditions.

The 15-year-old was charged with:

  • four counts of arson;
  • two counts of thefts of vehicles;
  • one count of possession of stolen property;
  • two counts of break and enter to a residence;
  • one count of minor possessing liquor and;
  • three counts of failing to comply with conditions.

 The September 2 report also included a reported arson to a home on 5 Avenue West in Biggar. 

The renter was home at the time and was able to alert a quick response from our fire department." shared Crozier, as the structure avoided a total loss. "The incident remains under investigation with the assistance of the provincial fire investigator."

Also during the most recent reporting period, Biggar members would speak with a disgruntled male causing issues at the town office.

Contact the Biggar RCMP at (306) 948-6600

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