Police Investigation into Sexual Relationship with Child Leads to Charges
Birdtail Sioux First Nation
On September 18, 2024, Manitoba First Nations Police (MFNP) received a complaint regarding an adult male involved in a sexual relationship with a young female.
MFNPS Criminal Investigation Unit (CSU) investigated the allegations, it was learned that the male was 27 years old, and the victim was 14 years old, the accused started a relationship through messages with the youth, and the investigation also revealed and confirmed sexual relations occurred between the accused and victim. Police executed a search warrant on the adult male's residence where numerous electronic devices were seized. Police also executed a warrant to obtain DNA from the adult male. The accused was arrested during the execution of the warrants. The accused will not be named to protect the identity of the victim.
A 27-year-old male from Birdtail Sioux First Nation was arrested and charged with the following;
· Sexual assault X3
· Sexual Interference X3
· Luring a child by telephone
· Breach of Prohibition order X7
The accused was remanded into custody but has since been released by the courts on further conditions.
If you have any information that could assist investigators, don't hesitate to contact MFNPS Birdtail Sioux First Nation Detachment at 204-569-4621 or the 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.
