ISLAND LAKE FIRST NATION — Update Dec. 29: Crime Stoppers is reporting that Harold Jr. Mitsuing has been located and arrested.
Update Dec. 26:
Kashtin Lee Sandfly has NOT been located. RCMP continue to seek the public’s assistance for information on his whereabouts. He should not be approached as he may be armed and is considered dangerous.
As a result of continued investigation by Loon Lake RCMP, North Battleford General Investigation Section and North Battleford Forensic Identification Services, in addition to the charges already laid against Kashtin Sandfly:
Kirk Crookedneck, 30, from Island Lake First Nation, is charged with:
1 count, attempted murder;
1 count, aggravated assault;
1 count, discharge firearm while being reckless;
1 count, possession of a firearm while prohibited.
Andrew Opikokew, 22, from Mudie Lake First Nation, is charged with:
1 count, discharge firearm while being reckless;
1 count, occupant of a motor vehicle with a firearm;
Kirk Crookedneck and Andrew Opikokew appeared in Loon Lake Provincial Court on Dec. 23, and will appear again on Jan. 6, 2022.
Harold Jr. Mitsuing, 31, from Island Lake First Nation, is charged with:
1 count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
1 count, possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle;
Harold Jr. Mitsuing has not been located and there is a warrant for his arrest.
He is described as being 6 feet tall, 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
Harold Jr. Mitsuing is known to frequent the communities of Island Lake First Nation, Mudie Lake First Nation, and Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation.
If you see Harold Jr. Mitsuing, do not approach him. He may be armed and is considered dangerous.
If you have information on his or Kashtin Lee Sandfly’s whereabouts, contact Loon Lake RCMP at 306-837-2440, call 911 in an emergency or report information anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
Background Dec. 23: RCMP are looking for a man who may be armed and dangerous after an incident on Island Lake First Nation.
On Dec. 21, shortly before 8 a.m., Loon Lake RCMP responded to a report of a firearm discharged at a residence on Island Lake First Nation. An injured adult male was located inside the residence. Police officers made extensive patrols throughout the communities of Island Lake First Nation and Mudie Lake First Nation and did not locate a vehicle reportedly involved.
Around noon Dec. 21, Loon Lake RCMP responded to a report of an injured adult male inside a vehicle. Police officers located the vehicle on a remote, snowy road and an injured adult male was inside. Because the road was barely passable, police officers had to transport the injured male to a main road in order for him to receive medical treatment.
This investigation is active and continuing at this time.
As a result of the initial investigation, Kashtin Lee Sandfly, 22, is charged with:
- 1 count, discharge a firearm with intent, section 244 of the Criminal Code
- 1 count, being an occupant in a motor vehicle knowing a firearm is present, section 94 of the Criminal Code
A warrant has been issued for his arrest.
He is described as being 5’10 tall, 150 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
He has multiple tattoos on his face and neck including star tattoos around the right eye, bird tattoo on the right side of neck and the word “Loyalty“ tattooed above the left eyebrow.
Kashtin Sandfly is known to frequent the communities of Island Lake First Nation, Mudie Lake First Nation and Big Island Lake First Nation.
If you see Kashtin Sandfly, do not approach him. He may be armed and is considered dangerous.
If you have information on his whereabouts, contact Loon Lake RCMP at 306-837-2440, call 911 in an emergency or report information anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
