Macklin man facing serious charges

On May 26, 2025 at approximately 7:00 p.m., Unity RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a truck speeding in Macklin, SK.

As a result of investigation, an adult male was arrested at the scene for driving while suspended.

During subsequent investigation, officers located and seized multiple substances, including approximately 232 grams of suspected methamphetamine, approximately 35 grams of suspected cocaine, and approximately five grams of suspected psilocybin inside the vehicle. The substances will be sent to Health Canada for further testing. Officers also located and seized ammunition and a magazine inside the vehicle.

At the time of the incident, the male was also on numerous firearms and ammunition prohibitions.

Resulting from continued investigation, 33-year-old Nicholas Desrochers from Macklin, SK is charged with:

• one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;

• one count, possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;

• one count, possession of ammunition while prohibited, Section 117.01(1), Criminal Code; and

• one count, possession of a prohibited device, Section 91(2), Criminal Code.

Nicholas Desrochers was scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on June 6, 2025.