News release
Big River RCMP: two arrested after flight from police
January 13, 2026
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Debden, Saskatchewan
From: Saskatchewan RCMP
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Big River RCMP arrested a male and a female after they fled from police and collided with two police vehicles.
On January 8, 2026 at approximately 9:50 a.m., Big River RCMP received a report of a robbery. Investigation determined a car was stolen at gunpoint in Debden, SK on December 31. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.
Later that same day at approximately 1:20 p.m., Big River RCMP located a car that matched the stolen vehicle’s description on Cyr Road, near Debden. Officers activated their vehicle’s emergency equipment and initiated a traffic stop. The car did not stop for police.
Shortly after, the same car was observed travelling on Highway #55, south of Debden. Officers set up a tire deflation device, which the car struck, causing its tires to deflate. The car continued moving and collided with the rear of one police vehicle and the side of a second police vehicle before coming to a stop. Two individuals exited the car and fled on foot. They were arrested by Big River RCMP. As a result of this incident, two police vehicles were damaged. The police officers inside the vehicles were not injured.
As a result of continued investigation, 34-year-old Albert Williams from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation is charged with:
- one count, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Section 320.13(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, flight from peace officer, Section 320.17, Criminal Code;
- one count, resists/obstructs peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code; and
- one count, possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code.
An adult female from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation was arrested by Big River RCMP in relation to a previous outstanding warrant for her arrest.
Albert Williams is appearing next in Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation court on January 28, 2026.
Big River RCMP continue to investigate.
Ahtahkakoop RCMP and Prince Albert RCMP Controlled Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) assisted in this investigation.