Charges laid in connection to forcible confinement on Sask. First Nation

The entrance to Kahkewistahaw First Nation can be seen in this file photo. (Mick Favel/CTV News)

A Saskatchewan man is facing a lengthy list of charges after an alleged case of forcible confinement and assault on a First Nation east of Regina.

On May 27, Broadview RCMP received a report that a woman was being confined by an armed man at a home on Kahkewistahaw First Nation.

According to RCMP, officers responded immediately and were able to arrest a suspect at a home on the First Nation.

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An investigation found the suspect assaulted and pointed a gun at a woman and refused to let her leave the home. A second man at the house was also threatened by the suspect, and his vehicle was damaged.

It was reported to police the firearm was never fired. Neither victim reported any physical injuries to police.

During a search of the home, officers found and seized a handgun.

As a result, a 44-year-old man from Ochapowace First Nation is charged with eight charges, including assault, forcible confinement, mischief over $5,000, uttering threats, pointing a firearm, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and unauthorized possession of a weapon.

He made his first appearance in Regina Provincial Court on May 27.