Wayne McLeod Charged on 2 Counts After Sucker River Arrest
La Ronge RCMP say Wayne McLeod was arrested in Sucker River after officers found him walking alone. He faces two new charges.
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Status
Arrested
A 26-year-old La Ronge man wanted on previous charges was arrested in the Saskatchewan community of Sucker River on Nov. 12 after officers saw him walking alone on a road, according to the Saskatchewan RCMP. Wayne McLeod now faces two additional charges, including uttering threats.
La Ronge RCMP said officers were conducting proactive patrols at approximately 12 a.m. when they observed the man. Police identified him as wanted on previous charges that included assault with a weapon and failure to comply with release orders.
When officers tried to arrest him, he fled into a nearby residence, police said. Officers then contained the area and called out to him, according to the RCMP.
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Police said he responded to the callouts with threats directed at the officers. After further callouts, he came out of the residence and was arrested without incident.
Charges and court appearance
As a result of the investigation, police said McLeod was charged with one count of uttering threats under Section 264.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code and one count of resisting or obstructing a peace officer under Section 129(a).
He was also arrested on his outstanding warrants, according to the RCMP. McLeod appeared in La Ronge Provincial Court on Nov. 12, the same day police said the arrest took place.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: RCMP
