There was a strong police presence in Whitewood last Thursday when RCMP raided the Lalonde St. home of 45-year-old Whitewood resident Jerry Martin as well as at his business location on 3rd Ave. Police officers and vehicles were very visible at both locations throughout the day. According to RCMP, "At approximately 10:20 a.m. on Nov. 8, 2016, Broadview RCMP executed a warrant at both a business and a residence at Whitewood, SK." As officers stood guard at the Martin Medical Services building downtown, several officers entered Martin's residence and began a search of the main street home, and later at the business location. RCMP seized marijuana, hash oil, cell phones and computers, an undisclosed amount of cash, and three vehicles. [continues 439 words]
When it comes down to our legal system, there are times when we all shake our heads wondering exactly whether the law works for or against us. Four years ago, near Moosomin, RCMP discovered a stashload of cash and over a million dollars worth of marijuana in a big rig which had been randomly stopped for a safety check. Two truck drivers were charged. Both were acquitted on drug and proceeds of crime charges. After all, their rights had been violated because police had conducted a search without a search warrant. Here's where we give our heads a shake. [continues 305 words]
