Alberta RCMP charge 1 with second-degree murder in Maskwacis area

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police "E" Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

By Alejandro Melgar

Posted Sep 29, 2024 12:09 pm.

Alberta RCMP has arrested and charged a suspect with second-degree murder Saturday in a suspicious death that happened earlier in January in the Maskwacis area south of Edmonton.

Mounties say a report came in on Jan. 28 at around 11:30 a.m. about an injured person on 6 Mile Road, just north of Highway 611.

Maskwacis RCMP arrived to find an injured individual, who has been identified as 25-year-old Wyatt Omeasoo of Maskwacis. He was rushed to hospital, where he later died.

Following an investigation by RCMP Major Crimes Unit (MCU), 24-year-old Chervaine Saddleback, a resident of Maskwacis, was arrested on Sept. 28 and is now facing a second-degree murder charge.

Saddleback is expected to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Wetaskiwin on Oct. 3.

Submit a Correction
Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Two men accused in fatal Manitoba border crossing to stand trial in Minnesota
Two men accused in fatal Manitoba border crossing to stand trial in Minnesota

Two men are to stand trial on human smuggling charges this week, almost three years after a family from India was found frozen to death on the border between Manitoba and Minnesota. Harshkumar Ramanlal...

8m ago

1 dead, several injured, in 2-vehicle crash SE of Calgary
1 dead, several injured, in 2-vehicle crash SE of Calgary

A 51-year-old woman is dead and several people are injured after a crash Saturday in a rural area about 160 kilometres southeast of Calgary.

1h ago

October inflation expected to show mild bump up despite longer-term downward trend
October inflation expected to show mild bump up despite longer-term downward trend

TORONTO — The latest inflation reading due out Tuesday from Statistics Canada is expected to show a slight uptick for the month of October — but economists say the measure is still on a longer-term...

5h ago

Grey Cup by the numbers: Toronto Argonauts, Winnipeg Blue Bombers meet again
Grey Cup by the numbers: Toronto Argonauts, Winnipeg Blue Bombers meet again

The Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers battle for the Grey Cup on Sunday in Vancouver. After a 2-4 start, the Blue Bombers finished atop the West Division and earned their spot in the championship...

3h ago

Top Stories

Two men accused in fatal Manitoba border crossing to stand trial in Minnesota
Two men accused in fatal Manitoba border crossing to stand trial in Minnesota

Two men are to stand trial on human smuggling charges this week, almost three years after a family from India was found frozen to death on the border between Manitoba and Minnesota. Harshkumar Ramanlal...

8m ago

1 dead, several injured, in 2-vehicle crash SE of Calgary
1 dead, several injured, in 2-vehicle crash SE of Calgary

A 51-year-old woman is dead and several people are injured after a crash Saturday in a rural area about 160 kilometres southeast of Calgary.

1h ago

October inflation expected to show mild bump up despite longer-term downward trend
October inflation expected to show mild bump up despite longer-term downward trend

TORONTO — The latest inflation reading due out Tuesday from Statistics Canada is expected to show a slight uptick for the month of October — but economists say the measure is still on a longer-term...

5h ago

Grey Cup by the numbers: Toronto Argonauts, Winnipeg Blue Bombers meet again
Grey Cup by the numbers: Toronto Argonauts, Winnipeg Blue Bombers meet again

The Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers battle for the Grey Cup on Sunday in Vancouver. After a 2-4 start, the Blue Bombers finished atop the West Division and earned their spot in the championship...

3h ago

Most Watched Today

2:18
Calgary to Lake Louise without a car
Calgary to Lake Louise without a car

Rayn Rashid speaks with travelers going from Calgary to Lake Louise on a bus. A new service provided by FlixBus addressing the need for affordable intercity travel. 
1:16
Calgary, province and feds adapting amid Canada Post labour disruption
Calgary, province and feds adapting amid Canada Post labour disruption

With the Canada Post strike underway, the City of Calgary is switching to an external courier service to continue deliveries of critical materials. Edward Djan reports.
2:13
Calgary small business owners worried about Canada Post strike impact ahead of holiday season
Calgary small business owners worried about Canada Post strike impact ahead of holiday season

With thousands of Canada Post workers on strike, some Calgary business owners say the halt in service couldn’t have come at a worse time. Jayden Wasney reports.
0:42
Calgary's Winsport delaying opening day until colder temperatures roll in
Calgary's Winsport delaying opening day until colder temperatures roll in

November's mild weather has prompted Calgary's Winsport to delay the start of its ski and snowboard season.
1:26
Calgary animal rescue group looking to rehome 46 cats, two senior dogs
Calgary animal rescue group looking to rehome 46 cats, two senior dogs

A Calgary Animal Rescue organization is turning to the public for help, after taking in dozens of animals from northern Alberta. Jayden Wasney reports.

More Videos