ARRESTED – Saskatchewan RCMP CRT: male wanted after pointing firearm at officers

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As a result of continued investigation, Saskatchewan RCMP's Warrant Enforcement and Suppression Team (WEST) and Pelican Narrows Detachment determined Solomon Custer was in a residence in Pelican Narrows on September 24.

They contained the area, and with the assistance of Critical Incident Response Team officers, arrested Custer without incident.

Details of his court appearance are pending.

Investigators thank the media and members of the public for their assistance in this investigation.

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Saskatchewan RCMP CRT: male wanted after pointing firearm at officers

2024-09-18

On September 14, 2024, Saskatchewan RCMP Crime Reduction Teams (CRT) from Meadow Lake and La Ronge were attempting to arrest an adult male at a residence in- Pelican Narrows. During the execution of the arrest warrant, the adult male exited the residence and stood on a covered deck, where officers saw him holding a firearm. The adult male then pointed the firearm at officers multiple times.

The male jumped through an opening in the deck and ran into a nearby forested area. Officers searched the area with their Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), but were unable to locate him.

As a result, 26-year-old Solomon Custer from Pelican Narrows is charged with:

• 1 count, pointing a firearm, section 87(1) of the Criminal Code
• 1 count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, section 88(1) of the Criminal Code
• 1 count, resist arrest, section 129(a) of the Criminal Code
• 1 count, assault on a police officer with a weapon, section 270.01(1)(a) of the Criminal Code

A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

RCMP asks the public to report all sightings and information about Solomon Custer's whereabouts.

Solomon Custer is described as approximately 5'9" tall and 155 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. He may be in the Pelican Narrows area.

If you see Solomon Custer, do not approach him. Report all sightings and information about the whereabouts of Solomon Custer to RCMP by calling 310-RCMP (7267). Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Saskatchewan RCMP Warrant Enforcement Suppression Team (WEST) is assisting in this investigation.