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By meadowlakeNOW Staff

RCMP investigation

Three men facing charges connected to Meadow Lake robbery

Apr 3, 2023 | 5:00 PM

Three men are facing charges related to a robbery at a home in Meadow Lake last week.

Meadow Lake RCMP received a report of an armed robbery at a home on Third Street West in Meadow Lake at about 3:30 p.m., on March 27.

After investigating, police determined three men threatened an occupant with a firearm at the home and robbed them. No injuries were reported to police.

RCMP immediately responded and found one of the men nearby. He attempted to flee on foot but was soon arrested without incident.

After investigating further, Meadow Lake RCMP and Saskatchewan RCMP’s Meadow Lake Crime Reduction Team identified the two other suspects. They were arrested at a home in Meadow Lake on March 28.

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Shawn Martin, 32; Kenton Bouvier, 19; and Brendan McKay, 21, all from Meadow Lake, are each charged with robbery with a firearm; breaking and entering and committing an indictable offence; theft under $5,000; possession of a firearm knowing possession was unauthorized; uttering threats; possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; and careless use of a firearm.

Bouvier is also charged with weapons possession contrary to an order; pointing a firearm; and failure to comply with a probation order. McKay is also charged with wearing a disguise with intent to commit an offence.

Martin was scheduled to appear in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on Monday while Bouvier will appear on Thursday and McKay is set to appear April 17.

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