Saskatoon authorities have pressed charges against two individuals in connection with the death of a 31-year-old man earlier this year. The first arrest was made on Tuesday in relation to the case of Chad Romanski, who went missing in mid-May and was later found deceased in early June.
Gage Ulmer-Busler, aged 30, was brought before provincial court on Wednesday on charges of first-degree murder, kidnapping, and aggravated assault. He is scheduled to be held in custody until his next court appearance on December 9. Subsequently, a 39-year-old man, whose identity has not been disclosed by the police, was also arrested in connection with Romanski’s demise. The 39-year-old faces charges of first-degree murder, kidnapping, assault with a weapon, uttering threats, desecration of human remains, breaching court conditions, and firearm-related offenses.
The 39-year-old individual is set to appear in court on Thursday morning, as per Saskatoon police. During Ulmer-Busler’s brief court session on Wednesday, the Crown presented a no-contact list comprising 14 individuals.
Romanski’s family reported him missing in May and initiated a city-wide search as it was uncharacteristic of him to disappear, especially considering his responsibilities as a father despite his struggles with addiction. The case took a grim turn when Romanski’s abandoned white Dodge Journey was discovered in mid-May, and subsequently, human remains were found in a wooded area in George Genereaux Urban Regional Park in early June, confirmed to be belonging to Romanski after an autopsy.
Detective Sergeant Matt Ingrouille, speaking after Ulmer-Busler’s court appearance, mentioned the intricacies of the ongoing investigation and hinted at the likelihood of another arrest. He commended the community for their cooperation in the case and the police department for their diligent efforts and resource allocation. Ingrouille dismissed any connection of drugs or gang involvement in Romanski’s death, emphasizing that the incident was not random.
The authorities have not disclosed the names of the charged individuals in their public statements.