La Ronge RCMP: two arrested after assault and robbery

October 9, 2026 - Bell's Point, Saskatchewan
From: Saskatchewan RCMP

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La Ronge RCMP have charged a male and a female in relation to an assault and robbery investigation. 

On October 6, 2026 at approximately 10:45 p.m., La Ronge RCMP received a report of an assault in the community of Bell's Point.

Investigation determined a male on an electric scooter was approached by two suspects on a quad. The suspects assaulted the male, threatened him, and stole his electric scooter. The suspects then fled from the area. The male was taken to hospital by EMS with injuries described as non-life-threatening in nature.

La Ronge RCMP patrolled the area and located the suspects in the community of Bell's Point. One suspect was on a quad, the other was on an electric scooter. Officers activated their vehicle’s emergency equipment to initiate a traffic stop. Neither the driver of the quad or scooter stopped for police.

The quad later collided with a several discarded mattresses in a yard and came to a stop. The driver fled on foot. He was arrested by officers at the scene. The driver did not report any injuries to police.

Shortly after, with the assistance of a remotely piloted aircraft system, La Ronge RCMP arrested an adult female who was located nearby. Officers also recovered the stolen scooter and are returning it to its owner.

As a result of investigation, 18-year-old Ashton Cook from the La Ronge area is charged with:

• one count, robbery with a weapon, Section 344, Criminal Code;
• one count, flight from peace officer, Section 320.17, Criminal Code;
• one count, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm, Section 320.13(2), Criminal Code;
• three counts, fail to comply with release order condition, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code;
• one count, resist/obstruct peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code; and 
• one count, uttering threats against a person, Section 264.1(1)(a), Criminal Code.

38-year-old Linda Dumais from the La Ronge area is charged with:

• one count, robbery with a weapon, Section 344, Criminal Code;
• one count, flight from peace officer, Section 320.17, Criminal Code;
• one count, possession of property obtained by crime less than $5000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code; and
• one count, resist/obstruct peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code.

Ashton Cook and Linda Dumais are scheduled to appear in La Ronge Provincial Court on October 8, 2026.