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Onion Lake suspect in court to answer weapons charges, forcible confinement

A male-suspect was due in court on Monday after Onion Lake RCMP were called to a report of a shot being fired.

On March 31 at about 8 p.m., Onion Lake RCMP got a report of a firearm discharge on Onion Lake First Nation.

Their investigation determined a male-suspect had forced an individual to stay in the residence, and discharged a firearm at them. The victim was able to leave the residence safely and did not report any injuries to police.

Officers went to the home and arrested the suspect without incident. They seized three firearms at the property.

26-year-old Burton Lewis from Onion Lake Cree Nation is charged with one count each:

  • Reckless discharge of a firearm
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Uttering threats
  • Forcible confinement

He was due in Lloydminster provincial court on April 3, 2023.

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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