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Four suspects face forced confinement charges

A Lloydminster RCMP investigation dating back to November, 2022 will see four suspects in court this month.

On Nov. 19, 2022, Lloydminster RCMP got a report of an aggravated assault and forcible confinement at a home in the city. The Lloydminster RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) subsequently took the lead in the investigation.

On Nov. 25, 2022, a search warrant was executed at a home which resulted in the seizure of three guns, a home-made firearm silencer, ammunition, multiple other weapons and restraints.

Investigators are not identifying the victim at this time and indicate there is no danger to the public as the incident was deemed to be a pre-mediated and targeted attack.

Police charged four suspects. They were held for a judicial interim release hearing and remanded in custody except Cole Higgins who was released from custody.

RCMP charged Higgins, 26-years of Lloydminster, with:

  • Using a firearm in the commission of an offence
  • Aggravated assault
  • Forcible confinement
  • Two counts of unsafe storage of firearm
  • Two counts of possession of unauthorized firearm

Higgins is to appear before the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan provincial court on Jan. 18.

Also charged is James Dean McAdam, 27-years of Saskatoon, with:

  • Aggravated assault
  • Forcible confinement
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

James Dean McAdam is to return to Lloydminster, Saskatchewan provincial court on Jan. 10.

The third suspect charged by RCMP is Julie McAdam, 33-years of Lloydminster. She faces:

  • Aggravated Assault
  • Forcible Confinement
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of an unauthorized firearm while prohibited

Julie McAdam is to return to Lloydminster, Saskatchewan provincial court on Jan. 9.

The fourth suspect charged by RCMP is Tyrese Stonechild, 22-years of Onion Lake Cree Nation. Stonechild faces charges of:

  • Using a firearm in the commission of an offence
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Forcible Confinement
  • Unsafe storage of firearm
  • Possession of unauthorized firearm
  • Possession of a stolen firearm
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Possession of unauthorized firearm while prohibited

Tyrese Stonechild is slated to appear in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan provincial court on Jan. 23.

As the matter is before the courts, investigators indicate they will not be releasing further information.

Gerry Lampow
Gerry Lampow
Gerry has lived in Lloydminster since winter 2010. That detail is important as coming from the Caribbean he did not see green grass until May. Now an Alberta/Western Canada resident, you would be hard-pressed to find a stronger proponent of Lloydminster than the news guy that appreciates a healthy dose of rock music and dress code leather. His mantra is focus on one thing and do it well.
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