Melfort RCMP has issued an arrest warrant for Darcel Burns, 39, from James Smith Cree Nation after he threatened multiple people with a weapon (believed to be an air rifle) and assaulted another man (received non-life-threatening injuries).
Police initially received the report, around 4:30 p.m. last Friday, Nov. 11 and immediately responded. Officers were unable to locate Burns as he fled from the scene.
Burns remains at large.
Burns is described as approximately 6-4 and 265 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes and was last seen driving a black pickup truck.
He is currently charged with one count of using an imitation firearm during an offence, assault with a weapon and uttering threats against a person.
If you see Darcel Burns or have information on his whereabouts, you can contact Melfort RCMP at 306-752-6420. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or via their website.
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Ben.Tompkins@pattisonmedia.com
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