Police Assaulted While Investigating a Youth Party

On August 2, 2025, Manitoba First Nations Police (MFNPS) responded to a report of an adult male providing youth with alcohol at a party at his residence in Roseau River First Nation.

Police attended the residence to follow up with the complaint and were met by a crowd of people causing a huge disturbance, Police attempted to speak to the male homeowner, the male produced a knife and advanced towards Police, after being told numerous times to drop the knife and not complying, Police deployed a CEW on the male who was then taken into custody.

One adult male was arrested for assault and 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.