Saskatchewan prosecutors seek forfeiture of truck belonging to Mountie killer

Curtis Dagenais, sentenced to life in prison for the 2006 killing of two Mounties, appeared in court on Monday to attempt to regain possession of his blue pickup truck. The 1986 GMC 1500, battered and bullet-riddled, remains the property of the Crown. Dagenais argued that the vehicle, seized after a 2006 chase during a domestic dispute arrest, still holds value due to its salvageable parts.

However, the Crown contends that the truck has been held for 17 years and no longer possesses any value. Prosecutor Scott Bartlett expressed that the truck's damaged windows, dented doors, and bullet-riddled exterior render it unsuitable for registration or inspection. Dagenais claims the officers shot at him first, leading to his retaliatory shooting and the subsequent chase.

He was convicted of first-degree murder and attempted murder, receiving three consecutive life sentences without parole eligibility for 25 years. The truck is currently stored at RCMP headquarters in Regina. The Crown originally sought forfeiture in June 2021, but the case was delayed due to Dagenais seeking support from Innocence Canada, a non-profit organization aiding exoneration claims.

Dagenais was granted an adjournment in June, but the Crown has not heard from Innocence Canada since this year, and Dagenais has yet to secure a new lawyer. The court adjourned the case to October 19, 2026, to provide Dagenais additional time to find legal representation, but warned he will not grant further extensions.