Saskatchewan RCMP Say William Crookedneck, 34, and Wesley Crookedneck, 28, of Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation Face Six Counts Between Them by a Tally of the Listed Charges After a Loon Lake RCMP Traffic Stop on Highway 699 Leads to a Vehicle Search and About 283 Grams of Methamphetamine, 18 Grams of Cocaine, Brass Knuckles and Ammunition (October 16, 2026)
The Saskatchewan RCMP say Loon Lake RCMP conducted a proactive traffic stop on Highway #699 in Loon Lake at about 2 p.m. on October 13 and that, during a subsequent search of the vehicle, officers located approximately 283 grams of methamphetamine and 18 grams of cocaine, along with brass knuckles, ammunition and a sum of cash that the force says one of the males had in their possession. William Crookedneck, 34, and Wesley Crookedneck, 28, both of Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation, face six counts between them by a tally of the listed charges. Two women were also arrested: the force says the one arrested on a warrant was not charged in relation to this investigation, and that the second was charged for breaching her court ordered conditions. Neither woman is named in the release.
The Traffic Stop on Highway 699
The release describes the stop as proactive and places it on Highway #699 in Loon Lake, Saskatchewan, at approximately 2:00 p.m. on October 13, 2026. The force attributes the stop, the arrests and the seizure to Loon Lake RCMP, and says that during a subsequent search of the vehicle officers located the methamphetamine and cocaine, and that officers located and seized brass knuckles, ammunition, and a sum of cash that one of the males had in their possession. The release does not say which of the two men the brass knuckles and the ammunition were taken from, and it does not give the amount of the cash.
The Counts Against Each Man
The Saskatchewan RCMP list three counts against each of the two men, with a Criminal Code or Controlled Drugs and Substances Act section for every one. The drug counts fall to William Crookedneck and the weapons counts to Wesley Crookedneck. The release does not state the custody status of either man, and it does not say who laid the charges.
Charges, in the force’s wording
- William Crookedneck, 34, of Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation: “one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act”; “one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act”; “one count, possession of property obtained by crime less than $5000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code”
- Wesley Crookedneck, 28, of Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation: “one count, carrying a concealed weapon, Section 90(1), Criminal Code”; “one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code”; “one count, unauthorized possession of a prohibited/restricted weapon, Section 91(2), Criminal Code”
- The two women: the release says the female arrested on warrant was not charged in relation to this investigation, and that the second female arrested was charged for breaching her court ordered conditions. It does not set that charge out in a list.
- The tally: six counts is a tally of the listed charges against the two men — three and three. The release states no total of its own.
Timeline
- October 13, 2026, about 2:00 p.m.Loon Lake RCMP conduct a proactive traffic stop on Highway #699 in Loon Lake. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, officers locate approximately 283 grams of methamphetamine and 18 grams of cocaine, along with brass knuckles, ammunition and a sum of cash.
- October 15, 2026The date the release gives for William Crookedneck’s scheduled court appearance in Loon Lake. The date is one day before the release’s own publication date, and the release does not say whether the appearance took place.
- October 16, 2026The Saskatchewan RCMP publish the file.
- December 3, 2026Wesley Crookedneck is scheduled to appear in court in Loon Lake.
Credited with the traffic stop, the arrests and the seizure
Issued the release
Sources
- Saskatchewan RCMP, “Cocaine and methamphetamine seized during traffic stop in Loon Lake,” October 16, 2026 — for the charges, the seizure and the court dates — rcmp.ca
Everyone charged is presumed innocent, and none of the charges has been tested in court. The allegations are those of the Saskatchewan RCMP, as published in its release. No gang or criminal organization has been named in connection with this case.