Punnichy RCMP have made arrests resulting from a report of potentially armed individuals in their area. The detachment received the call at approximately 3:45 pm on April 19, and officers responded immediately.
Punnichy RCMP located the suspect vehicle parked in front of a residence on George Gordon First Nation. Officers approached the vehicle, and as a result of investigation, located and seized approximately 14 grams of methamphetamine, approximately four grams of fentanyl, a machete, drug trafficking paraphernalia, and a sum of cash inside of it.
Two adult males and an adult female were arrested at the scene.
30-year-old Joshua Fayant from George Gordon First Nation is charged with:
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two counts, possession for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substance Act;
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one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(2), Criminal Code; and
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one count, fail to comply with probation order, Section 733.1(1), Criminal Code.
20-year-old Tylena Favel from Kawacatoose First Nation is charged with:
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two counts, possession for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substance Act;
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one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(2), Criminal Code;
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one count, resists/obstruct peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code; and
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5 counts, fail to comply with release order condition, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code.
The other adult male arrested at the scene was later released without charge.
As a result of continued investigation, on April 20, Punnichy RCMP and Saskatchewan RCMP’s Critical Incident Response Team executed a search warrant at a residence in Punnichy as part of a drug trafficking investigation.
Officers located and seized approximately 114 grams of methamphetamine, approximately 25 grams of cocaine, approximately 17 grams of fentanyl, over 100 grams of cannabis, drug trafficking paraphernalia, a crossbow, a throwing star, numerous knives, and a sum of cash.
An adult male and an adult female were arrested at the scene.
37-year-old Quentin Desjarlais from Punnichy is charged with:
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three counts, possession for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substance Act;
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one count, possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling, Section 10(2), Cannabis Act;
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one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(2), Criminal Code;
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one count, unauthorized possession of firearm/prohibited weapon or restricted weapon, Section 91(3), Criminal Code;
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six counts, possess weapon contrary to order, Section 117.01(3), Criminal Code;
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one count, possession of property obtained by crime less than $5000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code; and
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three counts, fail to comply with release order, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code.
24-year-old Shaylon Mooswa from Punnichy is charged with:
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three counts, possession for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substance Act;
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three counts, possess weapon contrary to order, Section 117.01(3), Criminal Code;
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one count, unauthorized possession of firearm/prohibited weapon or restricted weapon, Section 91(3), Criminal Code;
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one count, possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling, Section 10(2), Cannabis Act; and
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one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(2), Criminal Code;
Joshua Fayant, Tylena Favel, Quentin Desjarlais, and Shaylon Mooswa appeared in Regina Provincial Court on April 22, 2024.