Author Archives: Charlene Tebbutt

Media Update - Death Investigation

Media Update – Death Investigation

Police File 2020-14026 Following an autopsy completed Tuesday in Saskatoon, the Prince Albert Police Service can confirm the identity of the deceased person found along the riverbank Monday morning. The deceased person has been identified as Donald LIGHT, age 31. Donald LIGHT was last seen leaving a residence in the 400 Block of Eighth St. E. at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 (File 2019-38872). Foul play is not suspected in this case. The cause of death will not be released. Polic ...

Media Release - SET/ICRT Investigation

Media Release – SET/ICRT Investigation

File 2020-13217  Three people are facing charges following an investigation by members of the Street Enforcement Team (SET) and Integrated Crime Reduction Team (ICRT). Police conducted a vehicle stop in the area near 15th Street and 12th Avenue West just before 2 a.m. Wednesday. Upon further investigation, police located a can of bear spray, two large machetes, and a sawed-off shotgun. A 24-year-old man, 27-year-old man and a 33-year-old female are charged jointly with various weapons-related ...

Media Release - Theft over $5,000

Media Release – Theft over $5,000

FILE #2020-13099 – Theft over $5,000 On April 21, 2020 at approximately 6:45 a.m., members of the Prince Albert Police Service responded to a report involving a theft of motor vehicle in progress. Patrol units responding to the area quickly located the suspect vehicle and attempted to stop it, however the driver disobeyed police commands and attempted to flee from police. After a short period of time, police effectively deployed a tire disabling device and were able to apprehend the suspect with ...

Media Release - Weekend Update April 20, 2020

Media Release – Weekend Update April 20, 2020

Prince Albert Police members responded to 312 calls for service over the weekend. Police also completed 73 neighbourhood patrols between Friday evening and Monday morning. File 2020-12782 – CED Deployment On Sunday morning around 4 a.m., police on routine patrol encountered a woman walking in the roadway near Second Avenue and 24th Street West. The woman appeared to be experiencing a mental health crisis and posed a risk to herself and the public as she was armed with edged weapons. Police attemp ...

Media Release - Police Focusing on High-Visibility Enforcement During COVID-19 Pandemic

Media Release – Police Focusing on High-Visibility Enforcement During COVID-19 Pandemic

Members of the Prince Albert Police Service continue to focus on high-visibility enforcement of the local community during the economic slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Police officers have been conducting general patrols – known as Neighbourhood Strengthening – throughout residential areas, business districts and high-traffic locations in an effort to ensure the safety of local residents, businesses and property. The attached graph highlights the general areas where police officers have condu ...

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