News release

Meadow Lake RCMP: Methamphetamine seized after flight from police

April 24, 2026 - Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan
From: Saskatchewan RCMP

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Illicit drug and drug trafficking paraphernalia seized by Meadow Lake RCMP during a traffic stop on Highway #55. 

On April 17, 2026 at approximately 1:30 p.m., Meadow Lake RCMP Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) activated their vehicle’s emergency equipment and initiated a traffic stop after noticing a car with an expired plate on Highway #55 east of Meadow Lake.  

The car fled from officers. It was later located on Highway #4 near Meadow Lake, and again on Highway #304 near Loon Lake, where it continued to evade police. Investigation determined that the car’s occupants had switched to a different driver. Shortly after, with assistance from Loon Lake RCMP, officers located the vehicle in Loon Lake. The male driver fled on foot. Three female passengers, including the initial driver, were arrested at the scene.  

With assistance from Meadow Lake RCMP Police Dog Services (PDS), the male driver was located and arrested.  

During a subsequent search of the car, Meadow Lake RCMP located and seized approximately 10 grams of methamphetamine and drug trafficking paraphernalia. 

31-year-old John Carter from James Smith Cree Nation, has been charged with: 

• one count, flight from peace officer, Section 320.17, Criminal Code; 
• one count, resists/obstruct public officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code; 
• one count, dangerous operation of motor vehicle, Section 320.13(1), Criminal Code; 
• one count, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code; and 
• one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. 

21-year-old Marissa Nateweyes from Prince Albert has been charged with: 

• one count, flight from peace officer, Section 320.17, Criminal Code; 
• one count, operation while impaired of a motor vehicle, Section 320.14(1)(a), Criminal Code; 
• one count, dangerous operation of motor vehicle, Section 320.13(1), Criminal Code; 
• one count, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code; and 
• one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. 

Both have also received several traffic-related tickets. 

They are scheduled to appear in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on June 29, 2026 (Information # 90570805, and # 90570807 respectively).  

The other two female passengers were released without charge.  

"This outcome reflects effective frontline policing and strong coordination between Meadow Lake RCMP, Meadow Lake RCMP Combined Traffic Services, Loon Lake RCMP, and Meadow Lake Police Dog Services,” says Sgt. Blair de Bruin with Meadow Lake RCMP CTSS. “Officers worked collaboratively to manage a dynamic situation, assess risk in real time, and safely resolve the situation, which resulted in drugs being removed from Saskatchewan communities."