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‘The system failed him': Crown stays proceedings against Saskatoon man accused in death of Nicholas Bell
Nicholas Bell died in hospital after being shot in an alley in Saskatoon's Meadowgreen neighbourhood in December, 2023. (Source: Facebook / Praze Bell) A 32-year-old Saskatoon man accused of first-degree murder over a fatal shooting in a Meadowgreen neighbourhood alleyway has had his charge stayed. On Dec. 14, 2023, 33-year-old Nicholas Bell was shot in an alley behind the 2700 block of 21st Street West. He was taken to hospital for treatment but later died from his injuries. Saskatoon police soon released images of a suspect pulled from a nearby surveillance camera, calling on the public to help identify the man. Fatal shooting In January 2023, police released a grainy photo from surveillance footage of a man they believed was involved in the shooting. In July 2024, police arrested Taylor Peequaquat in connection with the killing and laid a charge of first-degree murder. Last month, CTV News has learned, the charge was stayed by the Crown — putting an end to the criminal proceedings against 32-year-old Peequaquat. Saskatoon Crown prosecutor Linh Le told CTV News she reviewed the evidence and determined there was not a reasonable likelihood of conviction. 'When I have done a complete and thorough review of all the evidence that we do have on the file that the police have provided to us, the Crown has determined that this case does not meet that prosecutorial standard,' Le said. 'I can tell you that this is an exercise that the Crown has to complete on every single file that reaches our desk from the police, regardless of how serious or how minor the charge is,' she said. 'We have to be satisfied that there is a reasonable likelihood of conviction and that there's a public interest to continue based on the evidence.' In a post on Facebook, the victim's sister Praze Bell said the system failed her brother. 'It was a heartless cold act out of the blue. We have been fighting for justice for the past year and six months. A few days ago we found out that Taylor Peequaqaut will not be charged for murder due to 'not enough evidence.' There will not be a court date,' she wrote. Nicholas Bell and Praze Bell Nicholas Bell and his sister Praze (Source: Facebook / Praze Bell) 'We do not have justice for my brother. The system failed him and my family and everyone my brother knew. It is truly heartbreaking.' Praze described her brother as a charismatic, kind and strong man who was a skilled chef and a champion MMA fighter. 'He was an amazing son. An amazing brother. An amazing friend. And an amazing person. He always showed up for his family and friends and was always doing his best to be there and cheer on everyone.' A stay of proceedings by the Crown does not mean the charges have been dropped, but it does put a pause on the legal proceedings. The Crown has one year to decide whether to reinstate the charges, in the event that new evidence comes to light.
CTV News
09-07-2025
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Officers fire shots during incident involving morning police chase in Saskatoon
Police chase in Saskatoon ends in vehicle damage, shots being fired Wednesday morning. (StaceyHein/CTVNews) A busy morning unfolded for police in Saskatoon Wednesday involving a pursuit of a stolen vehicle through the city. Police say shortly before 8 a.m. Wednesday, they responded to a report of a stolen vehicle near Wiggins Avenue South and Cascade Street. Officers located the vehicle, however they say the driver refused to stop, triggering a police pursuit. 'Several attempts were made to disable vehicle, with a final successful de-escalation on Circle Drive near Valley Road and a male was taken into custody,' police said in a news release Wednesday morning. 'During the incident, members discharged their service-issued firearm,' police said. Police say multiple civilian and police vehicles were damaged in the incident. There is no word on the extent of injuries, but traffic restrictions in the area were in place Wednesday. Since members discharged their firearms, the police service says it is in the process of notifying the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT). Ongoing Incident - Circle Drive near Valley Road — Saskatoon Police (@SaskatoonPolice) July 9, 2025 -This is a developing story. More details to come.
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08-07-2025
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Police warn of lottery phone scam in Saskatoon
The Saskatoon Police Service is cautioning residents about a phone scam involving fraudulent lottery claims. According to police, scammers are posing as representatives of the STARS Lottery, claiming that recipients have won a new vehicle. To receive the prize, victims are advised to pay a fee via gift card. Police ask people to be vigilant and to never provide personal or financial information to unsolicited callers. Get the CTV News app for Saskatoon area breaking news alerts and top stories If you receive a suspicious call, police ask to hang up and block the number. Don't click on any link this caller sends you. Police say STARS Lottery will never require payments of any kind. If you have been a victim of any fraud or scam, contact police.
CTV News
06-07-2025
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Man killed after crane collapses in northeast Saskatoon
The Saskatoon Police Service headquarters can be seen in this file photo. A man is dead after a crane collapsed at a construction site in northeast Saskatoon Saturday morning. According to the city's police service, officers were called to the scene of an 'industrial accident' on the 600 block of Webster Street at around 9:40 a.m. on July 5. Two men, aged 30 and 37, were injured when a crane collapsed at the site, police said. Both victims were transported to hospital, where the 30-year-old man from Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. was declared dead. His family has been notified. No update was provided regarding the status of the 37-year-old. Saskatoon police say provincial heath and safety officials have been contacted about the collapse. -With files from The Canadian Press.
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06-07-2025
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Alberta man killed after crane collapses at Saskatoon construction site
A Saskatoon Police Service badge is stitched onto an officer's uniform in Saskatoon, Sask., on Friday, May 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu Police say an Alberta man who was rushed to hospital Saturday after a crane collapse in Saskatoon has died. Officers had been dispatched to a construction site on Webster Street in the city's northeast for an industrial accident. A crane collapsed at the site and two workers were injured and had to be taken to hospital. In an update, police say a 30-year-old man from Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., northeast of Edmonton, was pronounced dead and that family has been notified. There was no update about the 37-year-old man. Police have said provincial occupational health and safety officials have been contacted about the collapse. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 6, 2025.
