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        The Saskatchewan RCMP and the Prince Albert Police Service are warning the public following recent calls involving illicit drugs believed to be fentanyl in Prince Albert and the surrounding area. The public is reminded that fentanyl is extremely dangerous and can cause severe illness, or be fatal, even in very small amounts. “Prince Albert RCMP is aware of at least two suspected fentanyl overdoses in our detachment area in the past week. In both of these cases, naloxone was administered by ...

The Prince Albert Police Service has announced three in-custody deaths in recent weeks. Each is a tragedy for our community and a devastating loss for families who have lost loved ones. As a police service, we recognize there are many questions and we acknowledge concerns from community leaders, residents, and advocacy groups about safety, supervision, and oversight in police cells. The very thorough investigative process that follows each in-custody death can be lengthy – often taking months or even year ...

On Sunday, November 7, 2021, shortly before 3 p.m., members of the Prince Albert Police Service arrested a 33-year-old man on outstanding warrants without incident. The man was transported to the Prince Albert Police Service detention area to await a court appearance by a provincial court judge.   At approximately 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening, the man was located unresponsive in his cell. Paramedics on shift in the detention area provided emergency medical care as an ambulance was en route. Th ...

Members of the Crime Reduction Team (CRT) with the Prince Albert Police Service have arrested and charged four people in connection with a recent investigation into drug trafficking. On Thursday, November 4, 2021, members acting on a search warrant searched a hotel room in the city. Upon further investigation, police located a large amount of cocaine and methamphetamine, two functioning digital scales, and drug packaging supplies. One woman and three men made their first appearance in Prince Albert ...

File 2021-40768 Just after 11:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, police were dispatched to a report of an unknown 911 emergency at a residence in the 500 Block of 20th Street East. Police responded quickly and observed a stolen vehicle near the front door of the residence and a male attempting to flee from a window. The male began resisting officers and a Conductive Energy Weapon (CEW) was deployed. The male was then safely taken into custody. Germaine Michel, age 29, was arrested on outstanding warrants a ...