On March 2, 2025 at approximately 1:55 p.m., Carrot River RCMP received a report of a male spraying bear mace inside a residence on Red Earth Cree Nation.
Officers responded and located the male, who was inside the residence. Officers made verbal commands that the male was under arrest, instructing him to exit the house, but he did not comply. The male extended a can of bear mace outside a window, spraying it in the direction of officers. None of the responding officers were physically impacted by the bear mace. Officers later arrested the male at the scene.
25-year-old Rushawn Whitecap from Red Earth Cree Nation is charged with:
- one count, assault on police officer with a weapon/causing bodily harm, Section 270.01(2), Criminal Code;
- one count, uttering threats against a person, Section 264.1(1)(a), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, resists/obstruct peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code; and
- one count, mischief under $5000, Section 430(4), Criminal Code.
Rushawn Whitecap was also arrested on his outstanding warrant from Carrot River RCMP. He was wanted in relation to an assault that occurred in November 2024.
Rushawn Whitecap appeared in Melfort Provincial Court on March 3, 2025 (Information #90535362).