Serious Assault in Waywayseecappo First Nation

Waywayseecappo First Nation: On January 23, 2024, shortly after 5:00am, officers attended to a residence in the community to investigate an assault.

Upon arrival, officers located a female suffering from serious upper body injuries. She was initially transported by ambulance to Russell Hospital but due to her condition had to be taken to Neepawa hospital. She was subsequently airlifted by Stars to the Health Science Center in Winnipeg for treatment. She remains in critical condition.

Officers arrested the suspect at the scene and he was transported to the Waywayseecappo detachment.

Derek Mecas, 52 years of age, from Waywayseecappo First Nation has been charged with:

·       Aggravated Assault

·       Fail to comply with release order

Mecas was remanded into custody with future appearance date.

The RCMP D Divison Major Crimes Unit and Forensic Identification Service provided assistance on this investigation.

If you have any information that could assist investigators, please call the Waywayseecappo detachment at 204-859-5071 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.