After months of investigation into drug trafficking and possession of stolen property, a 32-year-old Regina man was arrested and faces a number of charges. Thirty-two-year-old Kirk Carmichael Szakacs of Regina was arrested after driving while prohibited, and police searched a rented garage in the 2700 block of Atkinson Street. Szakacs is charged with, among other […]
A 25 year old Regina Man is facing multiple weapons charges following a police investigation. On January 6th, at 3:44am officers approached a vehicle on the 1000 block of Rae Street. The vehicle was running with two occupants inside. The driver of the vehicle was wanted on a traffic safety act warrant. The passenger attempted […]
2.7 kilograms of methamphetamine and 73 grams of fentanyl is off the street after a drug investigation that has a London, Ontario man facing charges. Regina Police say a pair of search warrants were executed; one at a home on the 1400 block of Queen Street with the other on a package seized from a […]
The government of Saskatchewan are making fentanyl and benzodiazepine drug checking strips available to the general public for home drug checking to help curb the number of overdose deaths in the province. Take home strips are available in 30 locations in Saskatchewan. A negative result on a test strip does not guarantee the substance is […]
The number of deaths related to drug toxicity in the province has surpassed last year’s total, with two months still left in the year. From January 1 to November 3 of this year, 363 deaths throughout the province have been confirmed or are suspected to be drug-toxicity related. The Saskatchewan Coroners Services published that statistics […]
Police in Regina have made an arrest after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs inside of the vehicle. On Monday night — just before 10:00 PM — two patrol officers observed a Chevrolet Impala traveling north on Broad Street from Saskatchewan Drive. The vehicle was estimated to be traveling between 90-100 km/h, […]
A 32-year-old Montreal man is facing drug charges after Regina Police executed two search warrants last Friday. One was on the 2400 block of Rothwell Street, the other on the 100 block of Procter Place. Officers seized approximately 220 grams of cocaine, currency, and multiple cell phones. As a result Jean Gilles, was charged with […]
The safe consumption site at the Newo Yotina Friendship Centre has been given approval to run for another year, but its Executive Director is still hoping for more funding. Michael Parker says it’s exciting to be able to provide the support many people need for at least a year longer. “It’s just a relief, it’s […]
Three BC men are facing charges after a drug bust in the Regina. On Wednesday, the Regina Police Drug Unit executed four search warrants, two on vehicles, and two on residences on the 2100 block of Heseltine Road and the 100 block of Froom Crescent. During the searches, officers seized 450 grams of cocaine, 225 […]
The Saskatchewan Medical Association has passed a resolution calling for provincial funding for 24-hour-a-day safe consumption sites. Saskatoon doctor Carla Holinaty called for the motion. She says safe consumption sites are needed all over the province and not just Regina and Saskatoon. “People don’t just use drugs in cities. People use drugs across the world […]
