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Battlefords RCMP arrest two suspects after responding to a break and enter in progress
February 25, 2026
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Saulteaux First Nation, Saskatchewan
From: Saskatchewan RCMP
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Battlefords RCMP responded to a break and enter in progress, resulting in the arrest and charging of two adult males.
On February 19, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a break and enter in progress at a residence on Saulteaux First Nation. Officers responded immediately and identified a suspect fleeing on foot up a hill in the distance. Officers followed the suspect’s tracks in the snow. He was located and arrested at a nearby residence.
Further investigation by Battlefords RCMP officers indicated that a second suspect may be at the residence where the initial report originated. Officers returned to the residence and secured the perimeter. Officers conducted a search inside the residence and located the suspect hiding in the fridge, who was then arrested.
As a result of this investigation, 26-year-old Andy Swiftwolfe from North Battleford, SK is charged with:
- one count of attempting to break and enter with intent, Section 348(1)(a), Criminal Code;
- one count of possession of property under $5,000 obtained by crime, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code; and
- one count of possession of break-in instruments, Section 351(1), Criminal Code.
Andy Swiftwolfe was also arrested on a number of warrants, including failing to attend court, possession of property obtained by crime, weapon possession, and assault. He appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court on February 23, 2026.
24-year-old Luckas Whitford from Saulteaux First Nation, SK is charged with two counts of attempting to break and enter with intent, Section 348(1)(a), Criminal Code.
Luckas Whiteford appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court February 23, 2026.