Pierceland RCMP: three charged after drugs and firearms seized on Big Island Lake Cree Nation

October 29, 2026 - Big Island Lake Cree Nation, Saskatchewan
From: Saskatchewan RCMP

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Pierceland RCMP arrested three adult males after seizing drugs, firearms and drug trafficking paraphernalia from a vehicle and residence on Big Island Lake Cree Nation.

On October 25, 2026 around 10:30 a.m., Pierceland RCMP received a report of a suspicious vehicle parked on a rural road near Highway #21, north of Pierceland, SK. Officers located the parked vehicle, approached it and observed a firearm in plain view inside of it. The driver, an adult male, was arrested at the scene.

During the arrest, officers located and seized approximately 25 grams of suspected methamphetamine, some cash, and other drug paraphernalia. While searching the vehicle, two machetes and additional drug paraphernalia were seized.

As part of the ongoing investigation, officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Big Island Lake Cree Nation, SK. Inside the residence, officers located multiple firearms, several types of ammunition and illegal cigarettes.

As a result of investigation, 37-year-old Joshua Dillon from Big Island Lake Cree Nation is charged with:

• one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
• one count, using imitation firearm in the commission of an offence, Section 85(2)(a), Criminal Code; and
• one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88, Criminal Code.

32-year-old Christopher Waterhen from Big Island Lake Cree Nation is charged with:

• one count, possession of unstamped tobacco, Section 32(1), Excise Act;
• one count, sell, offer for sale, transport, deliver, distribute, or have in his possession for the purpose of sale a tobacco product, or a raw leaf tobacco that is unstamped, Section 121.1(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, careless use of a firearm, Section 86(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code;
• two counts, possession of a firearm when knowing possession unauthorized, Section 91(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, possession of a prohibited/restricted firearm with ammunition, Section 95, Criminal Code; and
• one count, possession of a firearm with a tampered serial number, Section 108(1), Criminal Code.

25-year-old Trent Oseemeemow from Big Island Lake Cree Nation is charged with:

• one count, careless use of a firearm, Section 86(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, possession of a firearm when knowing possession unauthorized, Section 92(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, possession of a prohibited weapon, Section 92(2), Criminal Code;
• one count, possession of a prohibited/restricted firearm with ammunition, Section 95, Criminal Code;
• one count, possession of a firearm with a tampered serial number, Section 108(1), Criminal Code;
• six counts, weapons/firearms possession contrary to order, Section 117.01, Criminal Code; and
• three counts, fail to comply with release order condition, Section 145(5)(a), Criminal Code.

Joshua Dillon, Christopher Waterhen and Trent Oseemeemow are scheduled to appear in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on October 29, 2026 (Information #90570377, 90570378, 90570379).

Pierceland RCMP continue to investigate.