Two arrested and firearm seized after shots fired call

On September 10, 2025 the Manitoba First Nations Police Service in Opaskwayak Cree Nation received a report of a person being chased by two males on bikes. The repot further indicated that the males on bikes had a firearm. While on route, police learned that the firearm had been discharged towards at the fleeing person. The MFNP K-9 Unit and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) attended the area. One suspect was located and arrested without further incident. The victim was located uninjured.

As the investigation continued, a search warrant was submitted and approved for a residence in Opaskwayak Cree Nation. As a result, a prohibited firearm was located and seized.

Anthony LAMBERT (32) of Moose Lake has been charged with the following offences:

-           Assault

-           Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

-           Pointing a firearm

-           Possession of a prohibited weapon with ammunition

-           Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm

-           Possession of a weapon contrary to an order

-           Possession of a firearm knowing unauthorized

-           Careless use of a firearm

LAMBERT was held in custody to appear in court at a later date.

On September 11, MFNP members were on pro-active patrol and located the second suspect near the business district of Opaskwayak Cree Nation. He was arrested without incident.

Cree CONSTANT-HARRIS (30) of Opaskwayak Cree Nation has been charged with the following offences:

-          Assault

-          Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

-          Pointing a firearm

-          Possession of a prohibited weapon with ammunition

-          Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm

-          Possession of a weapon contrary to an order

-          Possession of a firearm knowing unauthorized

-          Careless use of a firearm

CONSTANT-HARRIS was held in custody to appear in court at a later date.

 If you have any information that could assist investigators, don't hesitate to contact MFNPS Sandy Bay First Nation Detachment at 204-843-7705 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.