Authorities in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, are searching for 25-year-old Keaton Nicotine, who is wanted in connection to a violent stabbing incident that occurred Friday night. Police report that the altercation took place at a home on 18th Avenue around 9 p.m., where an argument between two men escalated into violence. One of the individuals was stabbed, sustaining serious injuries, while the suspect fled the scene.
Nicotine was already under court-ordered conditions, including a prohibition on carrying weapons and a requirement to wear an electronic monitoring device. However, he allegedly violated these conditions and is now facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault, uttering threats, and failing to comply with a release order.
Police have issued a warrant for Nicotine’s arrest and are urging the public not to approach him. He is described as six feet tall and weighing approximately 180 pounds. Law enforcement officials are requesting that anyone with information on his whereabouts contact the RCMP at 310-RCMP or report tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Authorities are working diligently to locate Nicotine, emphasizing the importance of community assistance in ensuring public safety. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.