On February 22, 2024, at approximately 10:30 pm, Pukatawagan RCMP received a report of a male pointing a loaded firearm at youths inside a residence in the community.

Police responded immediately and quickly determined the male had left the residence and that nobody was physically injured during the incident. Officers searched the community and located the male a short time later at another residence. He was taken into custody without incident. During a search of the suspect, officers located ammunition and a knife. The firearm has not been located.

Justin Dumas, 30, of Pukatawagan is facing multiple firearm-related charges as well as charges related to breaching his release order conditions. He remains in custody.