Assault with a Weapon Leads to a Search of Firearm and Weapons Charges

 On July 1, 2025, Manitoba First Nation Police Service (MFNPS) responded to a report of a male wielding a machete in a residence in the community of Waywayseecappo First Nation.

Police responded to the residence and subjects were identified and arrested. Police learned that a female was in possession of a firearm with a child in the residence.Police were able to arrest the female without incident, and the child was taken to a place of safety.

Upon further investigation, and with the assistance of MFNP Criminal Investigation Unit, Police were able to obtain a search warrant for the r esidence in Waywayseecappo First Nation that resulted in the seizure of a Firearm and multiple weapons.

Lawrence Whitstone (45 years old) of Waywayseecappo First Nation, has been charged with the following:

· Fail to comply with release order.

· Possession of a weapon contrary to court order and failure to surrender authorization (x4)

· Unsafe storage of firearms

· Unauthorized possession of firearm

· Possession of a weapon obtained through criminal activity.

Anthony Whitstone (24 years old) of Waywayseecappo First Nation, has been charged with the following:

· Assault with a weapon.

· Uttering threats (x2)

· Fail to comply with release order (x2)

· Possession of a firearm contrary to court order and failure to surrender authorization (x4)

· Unsafe storage of firearms

· Unauthorized possession of firearm

· Possession of a weapon obtained by crime

Police also charged a 30-year-old female from Waywayseecappo has been charged with the following and released with a court date for the following:

· Unauthorized possession of a firearm

· Unsafe storage of firearms



If you have any information that could assist investigators, do not hesitate to contact MFNPS Waywayseecappo Detachment at 204-859-5070 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.