Arrest Made Following Firearms Incident.
Roseau River First Nation, Manitoba
On August 1, 2025, Manitoba First Nations Police (MFNPS) responded to a report of a male threatening to shoot at a residence in Roseau Rapids area of Roseau River First Nation.
While Police were responding to the area another call was reported of gun shots in the area from a moving vehicle, MFNPS members, assisted by outside Police agencies, contained the area after locating the suspect vehicle at a local residence. Police contacted the occupants who surrendered peacefully to Police. A machete, replica firearm and crossbow were seized after a search of the residence and vehicle. A further investigation could not confirm that a firearm was discharged.
One adult male was arrested for assault and was later released on court-imposed conditions for a later court date.
If you have any information that could assist investigators, do not hesitate to contact MFNPS Roseau River Detachment at 204-427-3383 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.
