On June 23, 2023, at approximately 12:30 pm, Cross Lake RCMP responded to a report of a male walking around the community with a firearm.

Immediately officers responded to the area and began making patrols. The male suspect was seen by police running on foot towards a residence. RCMP contained the area and began a search of the home. The suspect was located hiding in the basement and was arrested without incident. The firearm was located and seized by police.

Further investigation determined that the firearm involved was stolen from a residence earlier that day.

Tyrese Settee, 19, has been charged with Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Weapons Possession Contrary to Order and Possession of a Weapon Obtained by Crime. He was remanded into custody.

Cross Lake RCMP continue to investigate.