UPDATE: 9:00 AM Monday, June 26, 2023

Mervin Poorman was located and arrested by police on June 23, 2023, at a residence in Cold Lake, Alberta.

Officers would like to thank the public for providing information which assisted with the investigation.

Original Article:

The Saskatchewan RCMP say that 33-year-old Mervin Poorman from Kawacatoose First Nation is wanted for a Thursday-evening fatal hit and run.

Police have disclosed that the 5:50 p.m. call to the Punnichy RCMP was for a collision involving a small child on George Gordon First Nation.

Police have now notified the child's next of kin, and said the victim was a one-year-old boy from George Gordon First Nation.

"Our thoughts are with his family at this tragic time," said a release from the Saskatchewan RCMP. "Victim services have been made available to them."

Punnichy RCMP and neighbouring detachments have been looking for the suspect and pick-up truck since and following up on information received. Saskatchewan RCMP’s Regina General Investigation Section and Forensic Identification Services are also assisting with the investigation.

Punnichy RCMP have charged Poorman with one count, failure to stop after an accident resulting in death, Section 320.16(3), Criminal Code, and one count, operation of a vehicle while prohibited, Section 320.18, Criminal Code (Information 90470697).

A warrant has been issued for his arrest and Punnichy RCMP are actively working to locate him.

Poorman is described as approximately 6’3” tall and 300 lbs. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He has a number of tattoos on his arms, including the name “Poorman” on his left forearm and one described as the “Browning” logo on his right hand. A photo of him is attached.

The pick-up truck, a black 2008 Dodge Ram with Saskatchewan license plate 274 MNW, has not been located and police continue to search for it.

If you see Mervin Poorman, do not approach him or the truck. Report sightings of him or the truck to Punnichy RCMP at 306-835-5200. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.