MOOSE JAW, Saskatchewan — A 17-year-old boy has been charged with 26 offenses, including attempted murder, in connection with a serious incident that occurred on the North Service Road. The teenager, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, appeared in Moose Jaw Provincial Court via video from the Paul Dojack Youth Centre on August 6.
During the court appearance, the teen was represented by seasoned attorney Merv Nidesh, who requested additional information from both the Crown and local police. Nidesh noted that he had not yet received full disclosure regarding the charges against his client and requested the case be adjourned until August 11 to allow time to review pertinent materials.
The various charges against the boy include break-and-enter, failing to comply with an appearance notice, assault, and more serious accusations such as attempted murder. Nidesh expressed hope for a more comprehensive discussion of the case after examining the substantial materials that include witness statements and surveillance footage.
Crown prosecutor Monique Paquin informed the court that she would look into the delay in obtaining the necessary information and would ensure that Nidesh receives what is required for his defense.
The charges stem from a weapon-related incident that occurred around 9:12 a.m. on July 14. Police responded to reports of a shooting and arrived at the scene to find a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency medical services transported the victim to a hospital with serious injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspect and the victim were acquainted, leading to the identification of the teenage boy as the shooter. A second suspect, identified as Meagan Windover, was also named in the investigation. Law enforcement executed an arrest warrant at a residence in the Lakeview Trailer Court, successfully apprehending Windover with the aid of crisis negotiators and tactical teams.
On July 15, following a comprehensive police operation on the 1100 block of Willow Avenue, the 17-year-old was taken into custody without further incident. Various units, including the tactical response team and a K-9 unit, contributed to the safe arrest during the operation, which also involved assistance from the Saskatchewan RCMP crime reduction team.
Windover is scheduled to appear in court on August 28, as the proceedings continue. The charges against both individuals reflect a serious escalation of youth violence that reportedly has shaken the Moose Jaw community.
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