Saskatchewan RCMP seizes cocaine and weapons in Turtleford
2025-03-28
9:09 a.m.
Saskatchewan RCMP charged three individuals after cocaine, a firearm and an edged weapon were seized during an investigation in Turtleford, SK.
On March 26, 2025 at approximately 11:45 a.m., officers from Saskatchewan RCMP’s North Battleford Crime Reduction Team, Police Dog Services and Turtleford Detachment identified a residence on 1st Ave. in Turtleford, SK connected to an ongoing investigation. RCMP officers approached the property as occupants were getting into a running vehicle.
Officers observed an edged weapon in plain sight in the vehicle. Two adult female occupants and two adult male occupants were placed under arrest. A fifth occupant – an adult female – fled to the alley behind the residence, where she was subsequently located and arrested. Officers located 10.8 grams of cocaine on the adult female arrested in the back alley.
During a search of the vehicle, officers located and seized $2,690 in cash, a sawed-off shotgun and ammunition. Additional ammunition was located on a bench in front of the residence.
As a result of investigation, two females and one male are facing charges.
Jenna Takakenew, a 22-year-old female from Turtleford, SK, is charged with one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Christen Dillon, a 32-year-old male from Onion Lake, SK, and Caitlyn Daniels, a 31-year-old female from Turtleford, SK, are both charged with:
- one count, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of a firearm when knowing possession unauthorized, Section 92(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of a firearm in motor vehicle, Section 94(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, store a shotgun contrary to regulation, Section 86(2), Criminal Code; and
- one count, possessing a firearm without a license, Section 91(1), Criminal Code.
Christen Dillon is also charged with one count, possession a firearm when prohibited, Section 117.01(1), Criminal Code.
Two individuals were released without charges.
Jenna Takakenew, Christen Dillon and Caitlyn Daniels made their first appearance in Lloydminster Provincial Court on March 27, 2025 (Information #90475241, #90475238 and #991298662
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