Onion Lake RCMP: one arrested after break-in, arson

July 8, 2026 - Onion Lake Cree Nation, Saskatchewan
From: Saskatchewan RCMP

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Onion Lake RCMP arrested and charged one individual after a break and enter and arson on Onion Lake Cree Nation, SK.

On June 27, 2026, at approximately 5:45 a.m., Onion Lake RCMP received a report of a break and enter at the high school on Onion Lake Cree Nation. Officers responded, along with Onion Lake Cree Nation Peacekeepers. During a search of the school, officers determined there was a fire in the building. Onion Lake Creen Nation Fire Rescue responded. 

The building was unoccupied at the time of the fire. Investigation determined the fire was suspicious in nature. 

As a result of continued investigation, 22-year-old Romeo Dillon from Onion Lake Cree Nation is charged with:

• one count, mischief over $5,000 – damage to property, Section 430(3), Criminal Code; 
• one count, breaking, entering, and committing, Section 348(1)(a), Criminal Code;
• one count, arson – damage to property, Section 434, Criminal Code; and
• one count, theft under $5,000, Section 334(b), Criminal Code.

Romeo Dillon appeared in court in Onion Lake on July 6, 2026.

Saskatchewan RCMP’s Battleford Forensic Identification Section also assisted with this investigation.