Saskatchewan RCMP arrested a man wanted on several weapons related charges.
On June 16, Ile-a-la-Crosse received a report of wanted male traveling in an SUV on Highway 155 between Beauval and Ile-a-la-Crosse.
Officers located the SUV parked on the side of the highway and arrested the male and the passenger. The wanted male initially gave officers a fake name. A search of the vehicle led police to locating an imitation firearm, an axe and a firearm which were all seized.
Barry Opekokew, 37, from Eagles Lake, part of Canoe Lake Cree First Nation, is facing charges of possession of firearm in motor vehicle, six counts of weapons possesion contrary to order, one count operation while prohibited, one count of possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, resisting/obstructing a peace officer and identity fraud.
Opekokew was wanted on warrant by Saskatchewan RMCP for changes including robbery with a firearm, assault, assault with a weapon, aggravated assault, pointing a firearm and flight from a peace officer.
He is scheduled to appear in court on June 24. The passenger was released without charges.
