The Nipawin RCMP have arrested two individuals and seized three firearms after a vehicle fled from police in the Nipawin area.
Nipawin RCMP said officers observed an SUV whose license plate did not match the plate registered to the vehicle on Sept. 6. Following the observation, authorities initiated a traffic stop. However, the vehicle fled from police.
Nipawin RCMP continued their investigation.
On Sept. 8, the Nipawin RCMP said officers were making patrols and spotted the same SUV parked outside a residence on 7th Avenue West in Nipawin, with occupants inside the vehicle.
Three occupants exited the vehicle including one man and two women. Both women were arrested by Nipawin RCMP. The man has not been found at this time.
Nipawin RCMP said that during a subsequent search of the vehicle, officers located and seized three firearms, ammunition, and a mask. Investigators also determined the SUV was previously reported as stolen in Prince Albert.
As a result, 45-year-old Genevieve McKay from Carrot River and 37-year-old Stephanie Harris from Cumberland House are each facing nine charges including possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, unsafe storage of firearms, possession of a firearm when knowing possession unauthorized, and possession of a firearm/weapon/device/ammunition in motor vehicle
McKay was additionally charged with two counts of failure to comply with release order condition, and one count of resist/obstruct peace officer.
McKay was also arrested on an outstanding warrant from Carrot River RCMP.
McKay and Harris appeared in court in Nipawin on Sept. 9.
Nipawin RCMP continue to investigate, including working to identify and locate the male suspect.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact NIpawin RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
