Man and woman charged with manslaughter after death of RCMP officer

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted his condolences, saying that he would keep the family and loved ones of Patton in his thoughts.

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A man and a woman from Winnipeg are facing manslaughter charges in the death of RCMP Const. Shelby Patton.

Police say Patton had initiated a stop with a stolen truck near Wolseley, Saskatchewan. The truck would go on to strike Patton, who died at the scene.

41-year-old Alphonse Stanley Traverse, from Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been charged with

  • Manslaughter
  • Failure to stop after an accident resulting in death
  • Theft of a motor vehicle
  • Possession of stolen property over $5000
  • Breach of undertaking – Leaving the Province of Manitoba

42-year-old Marlene Velma Louise Pagee, from Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been charged with:

  • Manslaughter
  • Failure to stop after an accident resulting in death
  • Theft of a motor vehicle
  • Possession of stolen property over $5000
  • Possession of a controlled substance
  • Breach of undertaking – Possession of controlled substance

Police say both individuals have been remanded in custody on the above charges and are scheduled to appear at the Regina Provincial Court on Monday, June 14, 2021, at 9:30 am.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted his condolences, saying that he would keep the family and loved ones of Patton in his thoughts.  

Assistant-Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore, Commanding Officer of the Saskatchewan RCMP, said yesterday:

"We have received an outpouring of support and condolence messages in person, in writing and on social media from across Canada and beyond. These messages help us through this difficult time. I would like to thank everyone who took the time to let us know they share our grief. Our thoughts remain with the family, friends, colleagues and community of Constable Patton."

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