Pursuit leads to 7 arrests – drug trafficking charges

October 21, 2025

Opaskwayak Cree Nation

On October 15, 2025, at approximately 2:00 AM Manitoba First Nations Police Service officers in Opaskwayak Cree Nation attempted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle fled at a high rate of speed into The Pas and eventually became stuck in snow. Along with the assistance of The Pas RCMP, 7 adult occupants were taken into custody. 



Investigation led to the discovery of a high-capacity magazine (prohibited device), ammunition, blunt weapons, and suspected cocaine. 


Dakota Sanderson (27) of Thompson, MB, was remanded into custody with the following charges:

- Flight from police

- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle

- Possess weapon for a dangerous purpose

- Carrying a concealed weapon

- Possession of a prohibited device in a motor vehicle

- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

- Fail to comply with probation order


Clifford Campbell (20) of The Pas, MB, was remanded into custody with the following charges:

- Possess weapon for a dangerous purpose

- Carrying a concealed weapon

- Possession of a prohibited device in a motor vehicle

- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

- Fail to comply with probation order


Dallas Campbell (32) of Moose Lake, MB, was remanded into custody with the following charges:

- Possess weapon for a dangerous purpose

- Carrying a concealed weapon

- Possession of a prohibited device in a motor vehicle

- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

- Fail to comply with a Release Order


Roderick Campbell (21) of The Pas, MB, was remanded into custody with the following charges:

- Possess weapon for a dangerous purpose

- Carrying a concealed weapon

- Possession of a prohibited device in a motor vehicle

- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine


Charles Head (27) of Winnipeg, MB, was remanded into custody with the following charges:

- Possess weapon for a dangerous purpose

- Carrying a concealed weapon

- Possession of a prohibited device in a motor vehicle

- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

- Fail to comply with probation order


Judeana Moore (23) of The Pas, MB, was remanded into custody with the following charges:

- Possess weapon for a dangerous purpose

- Carrying a concealed weapon

- Possession of a prohibited device in a motor vehicle

- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

- Fail to comply with an Undertaking


Melody Umpherville (19) of The Pas, MB, was released on a Release Order with the following charges:

- Possess weapon for a dangerous purpose

- Carrying a concealed weapon

- Possession of a prohibited device in a motor vehicle

- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine


if you have any information that could assist investigators, don't hesitate to contact MFNPS Opaskwayak Cree Nation Detachment at 204-623-8201 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.

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