Police in Saskatchewan have laid charges in a months-long homicide investigation, nearly six months after a man's body was discovered west of Saskatoon.
Charges Laid After Body Found Near Highway 7
Saskatoon police have charged a 30-year-old man with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 31-year-old Chad Romanski. The accused, Gage Douglas Ulmer-Busler, was arrested on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Ulmer-Busler faces additional charges of aggravated assault and kidnapping related to Romanski's death. He made his first court appearance in Saskatoon provincial court on Wednesday morning, where he waved to individuals in the courtroom gallery. He remains in custody and informed the court he is working to secure his own legal representation. His next scheduled court date is December 9, 2025.
A judge has ordered Ulmer-Busler to have no contact with 14 people, many of whom are reported to be members of Romanski's family.
A Complex Investigation Unfolds
The investigation began on June 4, 2025, when Romanski's body was found in an area off Highway 7, located west of Saskatoon. Police secured the scene and initiated what they described as a "coordinated investigation" involving forensic specialists.
Detective Sgt. Matt Ingrouille of the Saskatoon Police Service Major Crimes unit confirmed that the victim and the accused were known to each other. He stated the homicide does not appear to be gang-related but described the case as "complex."
In a significant development outside the courtroom, Det. Sgt. Ingrouille revealed that a second arrest is expected imminently. "There is going to be another arrest, likely made today," he confirmed to reporters.
Victim Was Reported Missing in May
Chad Romanski was identified by police shortly after his body was discovered. According to reports, he had been reported missing from Saskatoon on May 13, 2025. When questioned, police officials stated they could not immediately confirm whether a formal missing person report was filed with the service on that date.
Romanski's death marked the fifth homicide in Saskatoon for the year at the time. To date, the city has recorded eight homicides in 2025, with charges now laid in five of those cases.
The investigation continues as police work on the details of this complex case and prepare for further legal proceedings.
