Charges laid in blast that damaged entrance to Saskatoon courthouse

Insp. Randy Huisman says someone called police dispatch the next day saying they would “finish the job” at the courthouse.

Rodney James Wilkie, who 44 and from Saskatoon, is facing numerous charges, including intent to cause an explosion and threats to cause damage.

“A threatening call was made to the Saskatoon police communications unit in which a man stated he would finish the job at the courthouse,” Huisman said. “The scope of the investigation then increased to include this development.”

Police searched two homes in Saskatoon and a vehicle and made an arrest on Sunday.

Huisman said police are still investigating whether there are any links between the explosion and a backpack containing fireworks found in front of the courthouse in February.

Wilkie’s next court date is Wednesday.

(CJWW, The Canadian Press)

The Canadian Press

Note to readers: This is a corrected story. A previous version said there were two calls and the job would be finished on Thursday.

by Canadian Press

Charges laid in blast that damaged entrance to Saskatoon courthouse

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