News release

Two charged after police find firearms, methamphetamine, in vehicle with impaired driver

March 23, 2026 - Loon Lake, Saskatchewan
From: Saskatchewan RCMP

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On March 19, 2026, at approximately 12:20 a.m., a Loon Lake RCMP officer on patrol attempted a traffic stop in Loon Lake. The vehicle, which had two occupants, fled from police, heading southbound on Highway #26. The vehicle eventually stopped a short time later on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation. 

The officers observed signs the driver was impaired and arrested him. As a result of continued investigation, the officer located and seized a small quantity of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, a loaded firearm magazine, a can of bear mace, and two firearms. The passenger of the vehicle was also arrested.

As a result of investigation, the driver, 24-year-old Bradi Mitsuing from Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation, is charged with:

• one count, flight from peace officer, Section 320.17, Criminal Code; 
• one count, operation of conveyance while impaired, Section 320.14(1)(a), Criminal Code, and;
• one count, operation of conveyance with more than 80 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood, Section 320.14(1)(b), Criminal Code.

He also received multiple traffic-related tickets and a ticket for having open alcohol in a vehicle.

Bradi Mitsuing was also found to have an outstanding warrant with Lloydminster RCMP. 

He is scheduled to appear in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on May 7, 2026.

The passenger, 23-year-old Keeton Partridge from Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation is charged with:

• three counts, weapons possession contrary to order, Section 117.01(1), Criminal Code; 
• three counts, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code;
• two counts, possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, Section 94(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition without license, Section 95(1)(b), Criminal Code;
• two counts, carry concealed weapon, Section 90, Criminal Code;
• one count, possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, Section 92(1), Criminal Code;
• two counts, unsafe storage of a firearm, Section 86(2), Criminal Code, and;
• one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(1), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

He is scheduled to appear at Meadow Lake Provincial Court on March 23, 2026. 

Loon Lake RCMP continue to investigate.