Onion Lake RCMP: two charged after illicit drugs and weapon seized during traffic stop

August 24, 2026 - Onion Lake, Saskatchewan
From: Saskatchewan RCMP

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Onion Lake RCMP have charged two people after methamphetamine, cocaine and other illicit substances were seized during a traffic stop on Onion Lake Cree Nation.

Early on August 17, 2026, Onion Lake RCMP were patrolling in the community. They performed a traffic stop on Chief Taylor Road around 1:45 a.m. Officers determined one of the vehicle’s occupants was breaching court-ordered conditions to abstain from alcohol consumption and to stay in an approved residence from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

The officer observed open alcohol in the vehicle. As a result of continued investigation, officers located and seized approximately 89 grams of methamphetamine, 45 grams of cocaine, 11 pharmaceutical-style narcotic tablets, drug trafficking paraphernalia, a sum of cash and a machete in the vehicle.

The two occupants of the vehicle were arrested.

44-year-old Aaron Chief and 35-year-old Raven Heathen, both from the Onion Lake area, are each charged with:

- four counts, possession for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;

- one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code.

Aaron Chief is also charged with one count, fail to comply with release order condition, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code.

Raven Heathen has been remanded into custody until her next scheduled appearance in Lloydminster Provincial Court on August 26, 2026. 

Aaron Chief has been remanded into custody until his next scheduled appearance in Lloydminster Provincial Court on September 2, 2026.

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