The Saskatchewan RCMP have confirmed the arrests made over the weekend in Midale, following a string of thefts. According to a release sent by the RCMP, several reports were made to the Weyburn RCMP on Saturday regarding thefts from vehicles and garages, with stolen items including electronics, tools, cigarettes, and change.
An investigation was opened and included assistance from the Saskatchewan RCMP’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft System and Police Dog Services. By the end of the day, two men were located and arrested in relation to the incidents.
28-year-old Gerard Keenatch from Regina and 27-year-old Francis Desjarlais from Kawacatoose First Nation each received charges for one count of wearing a disguise with the intent to commit an offence, six counts of break and enter, and six counts of trespassing at night. Keenatch is also charged with one count of failing to comply with a release order condition.
Keenatch and Desjarlais are scheduled to appear in Weyburn Provincial Court next Tuesday, August 5th.