August 1, 2024 1:50 PM
The Saskatoon Police Service Major Crime Section has arrested and charged another man with first-degree murder in relation to the February 3, 2024 homicide of a 25-year-old Alberta man.
On July 31, 2024, investigators attended to a correctional facility in Saskatoon to effect the arrest of a 32-year-old man; he was incarcerated on unrelated charges at the time of his arrest. He was believed to be known to the victim.
(Court Information Number: 991276549)
March 21, 2024 9:55 AM
Two persons previously charged with first degree murder are now also facing charges of indecently interfering with and offering an indignity to human remains.
On March 19 and 20, 2024, respectively, investigators attended to a correctional facility in Saskatoon and a correctional facility in Prince Albert to effect the arrests of a 34-year-old man and 32-year-old woman; they were incarcerated on related charges of first degree murder at the time of their arrests. Both were additionally charged under Section 182(b) of the Criminal Code for indecently interfering with and offering an indignity to human remains.
(Court Information Numbers: 991262387, 991262491)
February 8, 2024 1:41 PM
Investigators with the Major Crime Section have arrested and charged a second person in relation to Saskatoon’s first homicide of 2024.
Yesterday evening, February 7, 2024, police effected the arrest of a 34-year-old Saskatoon man and charged him with first-degree murder; he made his first appearance in court this morning and was remanded into custody.
Following an autopsy, a 25-year-old Alberta man was identified as the victim of homicide; at the request of his family, police will not be releasing the victim’s name at this time.
The suspect and victim are believed to be known to one another.
The Major Crime Section is continuing to investigate. Anyone with information believed to be relevant is asked to contact police directly at 306-975-8300 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
February 7, 2024 10:36 AM
The UHaul truck investigators were searching for in connection with a homicide in the 600 block of Lisgar Avenue was located late yesterday afternoon.
The SPS would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.
Saskatoon Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a vehicle in connection with the recent homicide investigation in the 600 block of Lisgar Ave.
The 14', 2010, Ford UHaul truck has an Arizona license plate - AE05517. A photo of the same type of truck is attached.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the SPS at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
February 5, 2024 11:51 AM
A suspicious death over the weekend has been deemed a homicide.
On February 3, 2024, police responded to a residence in the 600 block of Lisgar Avenue for an aggravated assault. There, officers located a deceased male inside the residence. Following an investigation by the SPS Major Crime and Forensic Identification Sections, a 32-year-old woman has been charged with First Degree Murder. (Court Info # 991258001).
The identity of the deceased is pending an autopsy which is scheduled for tomorrow.
This is Saskatoon’s first homicide of 2024. In 2023, Saskatoon recorded 12 homicides, of which charges were laid in nine occurrences.
