RCMP Media Release |

On December 9, 2025, at approximately 11:05 pm, Swan River RCMP were notified of shots fired outside at a residence in Sapotaweyak Cree Nation.

Officers attended the residence immediately and were advised by a female occupant that a male known to her, had tried to forcefully enter the home. When the suspect could not get in, he shot out the surveillance cameras and then proceeded to cut the cord disabling the home’s internet and fled the property.

Police began a search of the community for the suspect and were able to locate him inside a residence, hiding in a bedroom. He was arrested without incident. Ammunition was seized from the property, while the suspect’s firearms were located at a separate residence.

Joshua Stevens, 34, from Swan River, was remanded and charged with the following:
Weapons possession contrary to order and fail to surrender x4
Discharge firearm with intent
Careless use of a firearm
Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose x2
Fail to comply with undertaking condition x4
Carrying concealed weapon
Mischief under $5,000, damage to property x2
Weapons transfer without authority x2
Possession of a firearm when knowing possession unauthorized
Using firearm in the commission of an offence

Swan River RCMP continue to investigate.