Spiritwood RCMP have sent out a second update to the Dangerous Person Alert.
The dark red Mustang has been located and the investigation has determined that it was not involved in the firearms discharge incident. The scope of this investigation has changed and the alert is now focused on Witchekan Lake First Nation and the surrounding area as defined in the alert system. The map is here:
Investigators have identified two male suspects and are actively trying to locate them.
Kelly Witchekan is 22 years old. He has brown hair and eyes, is 5’9″ and weighs 140 pounds. Melvin Starblanket is 33 years old. He has black hair and brown eyes and is 5’9″ and 160 pounds. Both have connections to the Witchekan Lake First Nation. Photos are attached.
Spiritwood RCMP are continuing to investigate. Additional emergency alerts will be sent to areas where a risk to public safety is identified, if necessary. Police presence will continue to increase in Witchekan Lake First Nation and surrounding areas.
Research updates will be provided as they become available. At this time, this is not believed to be related to the James Smith Cree Nation investigation.
Residents of Witchekan Lake First Nation should continue to take appropriate precautions.
If you have any information on the whereabouts of Kelly Witchekan or Melvin Starblanket, please report it to your local police department immediately. In an emergency, call 911. Information can be reported to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.