SMEATON - Update, March 7, 2025, 1:48 p.m.: Wanted woman Samantha Bird was arrested by Prince Albert Police Service on Feb. 14, 2025.
She appeared in Prince Albert Provincial Court on March 6, 2025.
Original post, Nov. 26, 2024, 4:11 p.m.: Police are searching for a wanted suspect after a vehicle reported as stolen tried to evade police near Smeaton.
On Nov. 22, 2024, at approximately 4 p.m., Saskatchewan RCMP received a request to be on the lookout for an SUV reported as stolen in the City of Prince Albert.
Later that afternoon, Smeaton RCMP received a report of a suspicious vehicle matching the SUV’s description. Officers located it on Highway 55 between Smeaton and Nipawin, activated their emergency lights and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle did not stop and continued on at a high rate of speed. Officers engaged Carrot River RCMP, who also attempted a traffic stop further east on Highway 55. The vehicle did not stop and continued on at a high rate of speed.
Investigation determined the vehicle turned onto Highway 123, entering Cumberland House RCMP’s detachment area. Officers set up a tire deflation device. The SUV drove over it and continued on at a slow rate of speed with damaged tires. Officers boxed it in, and it rammed a police vehicle before coming to a stop.
The four occupants of the SUV were arrested. No officers reported injuries and the police vehicle was not significantly damaged. Officers located and seized a large amount of ammunition from the vehicle.
As a result of the continued investigation, a 28-year-old suspect, from Prince Albert, a 25-year-old suspect, from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, and a 27-year-old suspect, from Prince Albert, are each charged with:
- one count, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000; and
- one count, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
The 28-year-old suspect is also charged with:
- one count, flight from peace officer;
- three counts, fail to comply with release order condition;
- two counts, fail to comply with probation order; and
- one count, possession of weapon contrary to order.
This suspect was also arrested on warrants from Prince Albert Police Service and for breach of a conditional sentence order.
The 25-year-old suspect is also charged with two counts, possession of weapon.
The 28-year-old suspect and the 25-year-old suspect are scheduled to appear in La Ronge Provincial Court on Nov. 25, 2024.
The 27-year-old suspect is scheduled to appear in court in Cumberland House on Dec. 17, 2024.
Cumberland House RCMP initially took a fourth individual into custody, who misrepresented herself to police throughout their interactions with her. She was released on conditions pending a future court appearance.
As a result of continued investigation, 31-year-old Samantha Bird, from Prince Albert, is charged with:
- one count, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000;
- one count, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000;
- two counts, fail to comply with release order condition;
- one count, obstruct peace officer; and
- one count, fraudulently personate another person with intent to avoid arrest or prosecution.
A warrant has been issued for her arrest and Cumberland House RCMP is working to locate her.
She is described as approximately 5'8" and 130 lbs. She has black hair and brown eyes. She also goes by the last name ‘Freeman’.
If you’ve seen Samantha Bird, contact your local police of jurisdiction. Dial 310-RCMP to reach your local RCMP detachment or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or .
