Five Youths Charged Following Assault Outside Opaskwayak Cree Nation Business
Opaskwayak Cree Nation
The Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) has arrested five male youths after receiving reports of an assault in the parking lot of a business in Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN).
On October 31, 2026, MFNPS received multiple calls reporting that a group of five to six masked males were assaulting another male in the parking lot of a business in OCN.
Officers from the MFNPS OCN Detachment responded, with assistance from the MFNPS Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) and Police Dog Services Unit. Upon arrival, officers located two victims with minor injuries.
With assistance from RPAS, officers quickly located and safely arrested two suspects. During searches of the suspects, police located a replica CO₂ handgun, two knives, a pair of brass knuckles, and two balaclavas. One of the suspects also provided officers with a false name when asked to identify himself.
Police continued to canvass the surrounding area and located the remaining suspects in an open area near Jebbs Drive and Waller Drive. The group attempted to flee from officers. However, with assistance from RPAS and the Police Dog Services Unit, all remaining suspects were quickly located and safely arrested.
During a search of one of the suspects, police located a concealed weapon, firearm ammunition, and a balaclava.
Further investigation determined that a sixth individual located during the incident was not involved in the criminal offences. The individual was released without charges.
A 16-year-old male from OCN, Manitoba, has been charged with:
- Assault with a Weapon
- Pointing a Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon
- Possession of a Weapon Contrary to an Order
- Disguise with Intent
- Identity Fraud
- Causing a Disturbance
- Failure to Comply with a Probation Order x3
The youth was remanded into custody.
A 17-year-old male from OCN, Manitoba, has been charged with:
- Assault
- Assault with a Weapon
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon x2
- Disguise with Intent
- Causing a Disturbance
The youth was released on an undertaking in accordance with the Criminal Code of Canada.
Another 16-year-old male from OCN, Manitoba, has been charged with:
- Assault x2
- Assault with a Weapon x2
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon
- Unauthorized Possession of Ammunition
- Disguise with Intent
- Causing a Disturbance
The youth was released on an undertaking in accordance with the Criminal Code of Canada.
Another 17-year-old male from OCN, Manitoba, has been charged with:
- Assault
- Trespassing at Night
- Causing a Disturbance
The youth was released on an undertaking in accordance with the Criminal Code of Canada.
A 17-year-old male from Grand Rapids, Manitoba, has been charged with:
- Assault
- Trespassing at Night
- Causing a Disturbance
The youth was released on an undertaking in accordance with the Criminal Code of Canada.
The identities of the youths cannot be released in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Manitoba First Nations Police Service or the MFNPS TIPS line anonymously at 1-833-978-0048 or email TIPS@mfnp.ca. The MFNPS TIPS line is accessible 24/7, 365 days a year, and is monitored regularly.
