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Terri Anne Fox, 23, remains wanted by Cut Knife RCMP in connection with an armed robbery on Poundmaker Cree Nation on Oct. 15, 2026. (Image Credit: RCMP/supplied)
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UPDATE: Two arrested in Poundmaker armed robbery, one woman still wanted

Oct 17, 2026 | 10:36 AM

UPDATE (Nov. 3): Two men previously wanted in connection with an armed robbery on Poundmaker Cree Nation have been arrested, leaving one woman still wanted.

Cut Knife RCMP said Jeremiah Sokwaypnace and Dalton Checkosis were arrested Oct. 27 near North Battleford. Both appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court on Oct. 29.

Police continue to search for Terri Anne Fox, 23, who is known to travel to Sweetgrass First Nation, North Battleford, Onion Lake and Lloydminster.

Fox is described as 5’7”  tall, weighing 130 pounds, with black hair, black eyes and a facial tattoo.

RCMP are asking anyone who sees Fox not to approach her and to report sightings or information about her whereabouts to police at 310-RCMP.

From left to right: Dalton Checkosis, Terri Anne Fox and Jeremiah Sokwaypnace
From left to right: Dalton Checkosis, Terri Anne Fox and Jeremiah Sokwaypnace (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)

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UPDATE: Cut Knife RCMP have charged two more people Monday in connection with the Oct. 15 robbery on Poundmaker Cree Nation, with one arrested and the other still wanted.

Lacey Checkosis, 38, of Poundmaker Cree Nation, is charged with one count of robbery with a firearm. Police say she was arrested Oct. 16 at a residence on the First Nation.

Dalton Checkosis, 32, of Little Pine First Nation, is charged with robbery with a firearm and six other weapons offences, including two counts of weapons possession contrary to an order.

A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Checkosis is described as 5’10” tall and weighing 160 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Police said he may walk with a limp and is known to frequent the Sweetgrass First Nation area.

RCMP continue to search for Jeremiah Sokwaypnace and Terri Anne Fox in connection with the robbery.

“If you see Dalton Checkosis, Jeremiah Sokwaypnace, or Terri Anne Fox, do not approach them,” RCMP stated.

Sightings and information about their whereabouts can be reported to Cut Knife RCMP at 310-RCMP. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or saskcrimestoppers.com⁠.

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Cut Knife RCMP are asking the public for their help in locating a pair of suspects wanted in connection to an armed robbery earlier this week.

On Thursday at around 10 p.m., Mounties were called to Poundmaker Cree Nation for a report of a robbery. Investigation determined a man and woman threatened a victim with a firearm and stole their vehicle. The victim reported non-life-threatening injuries to police.

Officers later located the vehicle, however, no suspects were located nearby.

Further investigation has identified the suspects as Jeremiah Sokwaypnace, 19, of North Battleford and Terri Anne Fox, 23, of Sweetgrass First Nation.

Sokwaypnace is wanted on ten different charges, including robbery with a weapon, assault with a weapon, and uttering threats. He is also wanted by Cut Knife RCMP in relation to a separate investigation. He is described as 5’9″ and 170 lbs with brown eyes and short brown hair. He is known to travel to the Cut Knife, North Battleford, and Lloydminster areas.

Meanwhile, Fox is wanted on similar charges, along with extortion without firearm and forcible confinement. She is described as 5’7″ and 130 lbs with black coloured eyes and black hair. She is known to travel to the Sweetgrass First Nation, Onion Lake, North Battleford, and Lloydminster areas.

Terri Anne Fox also has a tattoo on her face.
Terri Anne Fox also has a tattoo on her face. (Image Credit: RCMP/supplied)

Police are actively searching for Sokwaypnace and Fox, and either of their current whereabouts are unknown. Cut Knife RCMP continue to investigate.

If spotted, Mounties advise to not approach them and to, instead, report the sighting to local police at 310-RCMP (7267). Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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