As a result of further investigation, Saskatchewan RCMP determined the third stabbing victim, an adult male, to be a suspect in the first two stabbings that occurred on February 15 on Big River First Nation. Once released from hospital, the adult male was arrested.
25-year-old Jacky Lachance from Big River First Nation is charged with:
- two counts, aggravated assault, Section 268(2), Criminal Code;
- one count, robbery with a weapon, Section 344(1)(b), Criminal Code; and
- one count, break and enter, Section 348(1)(b), Criminal Code.
Jacky Lachance is scheduled to appear in Prince Albert Provincial Court on February 18, 2025 (Information #90564732).
Saskatchewan RCMP continue to look for 29-year-old Ryan Lachance. As a result of continued investigation into the February 15 incidents, Ryan Lachance has been charged with:
- two counts, aggravated assault, Section 268(2), Criminal Code;
- two counts, robbery, Section 344(1)(b), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88, Criminal Code;
- one count, mischief under $5000 – damage to property, Section 430(4), Criminal Code;
- one count, break, enter and commit, Section 348(1)(b), Criminal Code; and
- two counts, fail to comply with release order condition, Section 145(5), Criminal Code. (Information #90564754, #90564736, and #90564734).
He has also been charged for failing to attend court, Section 145(2)(b), Criminal Code in relation to a missed court date earlier in February (Information 90564738).
Ryan is also wanted on warrant from Big River RCMP in relation to an unrelated aggravated assault that occurred in November 2024.
Ryan Lachance is described as approximately 5’6” tall and 150 lbs. He has brown eyes and brown hair. Ryan has a teardrop tattoo under his left eye. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie with a large white logo on it, and black pants. A photo of him is attached. If you see Ryan Lachance, do not approach him. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Ryan Lachance may be in a stolen black KIA Optima with Saskatchewan license plate 649 NPP. This is not confirmed and Ryan’s whereabouts are currently unknown. On February 17, 2025, Big River RCMP located and seized the grey BMW SUV.
If you see Ryan Lachance, the black Kia Optima, or if you have information about this investigation, please call police immediately. In an emergency call 911, and in a non-emergency call 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Saskatchewan RCMP continue to investigate.