After a lengthy investigation, Prince Albert RCMP have charged a 30 year old woman in relation to a nearly decade old fatal hit and run.

On April 3, 2011, Montreal Lake RCMP were called to the scene of an injured male on a grid road on the Montreal Lake First Nation. It was determined he was the victim of a hit and run and pronounced dead on scene by first responders.

On Wednesday, Jody Roberts from Montreal Lake First Nation was arrested at a residence on the First Nation and charged with one count of Failing to Remain at the Scene of an Accident in relation to the death of John Bird from the First Nation.

Roberts’ next court date is in Montreal Lake on April 1st.

RCMP say that, throughout the investigation the following units have been involved:

• Montreal Lake RCMP Detachment,
• Waskesiu RCMP Detachment,
• La Ronge RCMP Detachment,
• Prince Albert RCMP Detachment,
• Prince Albert General Investigation Section,
• RCMP Major Crime Unit North,
• Prince Albert Forensic Identification Section,
• F Division Traffic Services Collision Reconstruction,
• Prince Albert Polygraph Unit,
• F Division Criminal Analytical Section

Constable Antal of Prince Albert GIS says, “I was the first officer on scene back in 2011 and I’ve continued to work on this file in one capacity or another these past nearly ten years. We’re also mindful that the family and the community as a whole has been waiting for answers for just as long. This was an enormous file with some investigational avenues exhausted, lots of people to speak to, evidence to sift through and many tips coming in each year which were followed up on. Being able to propel this case forward and have charges laid…as an investigator, it’s a good feeling and especially a good feeling if it helps to bring some sense of closure to a family who has been through so much.”

Sergeant Chris Hansen, Officer in Charge of PA GIS says, “From the onset there were hurdles to overcome in this investigation. Multiple vehicles were examined and determined to be unrelated.”