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Warrants issued for two men in connection with White Bear death

December 6, 2024, 8:22 am


Update
As a result of continued investigation, Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes have identified and charged two adult males in relation to the death of 33-year-old Talon Lonethunder.

22-year-old Jeremy Whitebear from White Bear First Nation is charged with one count, second degree murder, Section 235(1), Criminal Code.

26-year-old Dwayne Maxie from White Bear First Nation is charged with one count, manslaughter, Section 236(a), Criminal Code.

Warrants for the arrest of Jeremy Whitebear and Dwayne Maxie have been issued (Information #90533942 and #90533943). Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes continue to work to locate and arrest Jeremy Whitebear and Dwayne Maxie and ask members of the public to report all sightings and information about their whereabouts.

Jeremy Whitebear is described as approximately 5’10” tall and 160 lbs. He has brown eyes and black hair. He has multiple tattoos, including a cross on the side of his face, the word “faded” on his forehead, roman numerals on his left hand, and script on his left wrist.

Dwayne Maxie is described as approximately 6’2” tall and 250 lbs. He has brown eyes and black hair.

If you see Jeremy Whitebear or Dwayne Maxie, do not approach them. Report all sightings and information about their whereabouts to Saskatchewan RCMP at 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 Major Crimes continue to investigate and ask anyone with information to contact them immediately at 310-RCMP. Updates will be provided when available. If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, we will notify the public.

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On December 3, 2024 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Carlyle RCMP received a report of an injured individual at a residence on White Bear First Nation.

Officers immediately responded and located a deceased adult male. The adult male has been identified as a 33-year-old from Coronach. His family has been notified.

The death is considered suspicious and Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes took carriage of the investigation.

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes is asking anyone with information to report it immediately to local police by dialling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Investigators advise there will be an increased police presence on White Bear First Nation for an undetermined amount of time.

We are unable to provide additional information about this investigation at this time. Updates will be provided when available. If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, we will notify the public.