Execution of Arrest Warrant Leads to Drugs and Weapons

On April 3, 2024, members of the Manitoba First Nations Police (MFNPS) arrested a male with an outstanding arrest warrant, which led to further charges for drugs and weapons possession in Sandy Bay First Nation, Manitoba.

Members of the Manitoba First Nation Police Service were on patrol and located a male who had an outstanding arrest warrant for Failing to Attend Court. Police approached the male and advised him that he was under arrest for the warrant; the male immediately resisted. Officers had to deploy a Taser to assist in taking the man into custody. Once the male was safely secured in a patrol unit, Police searched a bag that had been the suspect's possession and located a 12" machete, suspected methamphetamine, and items consistent with drug trafficking.

Edmond Raymond Austin SPENCE (30) was charged with the following offences;

·       Resist Arrest

·       Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

·       Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

In addition to the above charges, the arrest warrant included previous charges of;

·       Resist Arrest

·       Fail to Attend Court

If you have any information that could assist investigators, don't hesitate to get in touch with MFNPS Sandy Bay Detachment at 204-843-7700 or MFNPS TIPS line anonymously at 1-833-978-0048 or email TIPS@mfnp.ca. The MFNP TIPS line is accessible 24/7, 365 days a year, and monitored regularly.