An 18-year-old woman from the Big River First Nation is facing charges in connection with an alleged carjacking on May 17.
According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, police got a report about a robbery on Highway 793, on the First Nation, shortly before 10 p.m.
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“Investigation determined an SUV was stopped on the side of the highway. A group of individuals approached the SUV and demanded the vehicle’s keys. An altercation occurred, during which bear spray was deployed into the SUV. The SUV was stolen,” the RCMP explained in a statement.
“The occupants of the SUV were assessed by EMS and reported non-life-threatening injuries to police.”
Police said the stolen vehicle was a black Hyundai Tuscan, with the Saskatchewan plate 089 NFP.
“Big River RCMP made patrols searching for the SUV and the suspects. At this time, the SUV and the suspects have not been located,” the RCMP noted.
The Mountes said 18-year-old Mariah Bill, a resident of the Big River First Nation, is facing charges in relation to the alleged robbery. Those charges include robbery with a weapon, three counts of assault with a weapon, uttering threats, assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and possessing weapons contrary to an order.
Police said she was arrested on the Big River First Nation on May 25, and is expected to appear in court later this month.









