Three North Battleford individuals face combined 50 charges after weapon and drug seizure in Cutknife

A North Battleford man is facing 12 charges, as well as 27 charges from a previous offence, after a search warrant was executed at home in Cutknife.

On Thursday in Cutknife. the Battleford Gang Task Force found and arrested 39-year-old Christopher Ludviksen, who was wanted on drug trafficking and firearms offences.

During the search of their vehicle, Ludviksen, and 35-yuear-old Heather Paskemin, were found to be in possession of a loaded prohibited firearm, over 950 grams of cocaine, more than 650 grams of meth, more than 3000 illegal cigarettes and a large sum of currency.

The Gang Task Force then executed a search warrant at a residence on the 400 block of Steele Street in Cutknife. Police seized an additional semi-automatic firearm, ammunition, as well as other evidence of drug trafficking.

Ludviksen was arrested in connection to a search warrant previously executed in North Battleford on March 24, 2024 in which police located 1700 grams of methamphetamine, 28 000 illegal cigarettes and five firearms.

Forty-one-year-old Curtis Fransoo of North Battleford was arrested at the scene and is facing 5 charges, as well.
All three individuals have been held in custody and will be appearing in North Battleford Provincial Court on April 8.

Ludviksen’s charges from March 24:

Possession for the purpose of trafficking – 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Possession of prohibited weapon with ammunition – 95(2) Criminal Code x 3
Careless use of firearm – 86(1) Criminal Code x 5
Adult tampering with serial number of firearm – 108(2) Criminal Code
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – 88(2) Criminal Code x 6
Possession of firearm knowing unauthorized – 92(3) Criminal Code x 5
Selling unstamped tobacco products – 121.1 Criminal Code
Possession of firearm contrary to order – 117.01(3) Criminal Code x 5

Additionally, Ludviksen was charged with the following offences from April 4, 2024:

Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking – 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking – 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Possession of a firearm with ammunition in motor vehicle – 94(2) Criminal Code
Carry concealed weapon – 90(2) Criminal Code
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – 88(2) Criminal Code
Possession of firearm contrary to order – 117.01(3) Criminal Code x 2
Resist peace officer – 129 Criminal Code
Possession of a prohibited weapon knowing possession unauthorized – 92(3) Criminal Code
Possession of prohibited weapon with ammunition – 95(2) Criminal Code
Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 – 354(1)(a) Criminal Code
Selling unstamped tobacco products – 121.1 Criminal Code

Heather Paskemin, from North Battleford, has been charged with the following offenses:

Curtis Fransoo’s charges:

Possession of prohibited weapon with ammunition – 95(2) Criminal Code
Possession of firearm contrary to order – 117.01(3) Criminal Code
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – 88(2) Criminal Code
Fail to comply with release order – 145(5) Criminal Code
Unsafe storage of firearm – 86(2) Criminal Code