Murder charge laid in 2018 Buffalo Narrows homicide
A 67-year-old man from Buffalo Narrows has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of 42-year-old Jason Chartier.
That’s according to an RCMP press release, which states the Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Unit North (MCU-N), with the assistance of several RCMP detachments and specialized units, have been working together to investigate the suspicious death of an adult male from Buffalo Narrows that occurred Dec. 20, 2018.
The release notes police have interviewed witnesses to establish a clear timeline of the events, examined the scene, gathered evidence and worked with the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service to investigate the circumstances of Chartier’s death.
Based on the information gathered, along with investigational assistance from the Buffalo Narrows RCMP, North Battleford and Regina RCMP Forensic Identification Services, and RCMP MCU-South, his death was determined to be a homicide. Saskatchewan RCMP Victim Services have been engaged to provide Chartier’s family with the support they need.


