Manitoba First Nations Police Service

06/01/2026

Career Opportunities:

The MFNPS is looking for qualified applicants for the following:

Director of Corporate Services

Finance - Payroll Clerk

Learn more about these positions at www.mfnp.ca/jobopportunities

06/01/2026

Swift Police Response Results in Successful Water Rescue

Roseau River First Nation: In the early morning hours of May 31, 2026, members of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) – Roseau River Detachment responded to a report involving a female youth in distress who had left her residence in Roseau River First Nation and was believed to be at risk of entering the Red River.

Upon arrival at the shoreline, officers observed the female floating northbound in the Red River at a significant distance from shore.
Officers entered the water to reach the individual, while another officer remained on the shoreline, maintaining communication with dispatch, monitoring the situation, and coordinating updates.

Through the coordinated efforts of all attending members, the female was safely retrieved from the river. Emergency Medical Services attended and transported her to hospital for further care.

MFNPS acknowledges the professionalism, teamwork, and rapid response of the attending officers, whose actions directly contributed to the preservation of life.

06/01/2026

Arrest made in connection with a fatal hit and run.

Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation: On May 29, 2026, at approximately 10:58 p.m., the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) responded to multiple reports of a vehicle being driven at high speeds and performing dangerous stunts within the community of Birdtail Sioux First Nation.

At approximately 11:11 p.m., while officers were actively searching the area for the suspect vehicle, police were notified that a pedestrian had been struck on a roadway and sustained critical injuries consistent with being hit by a motor vehicle. Officers attended the scene and located an injured female lying on the roadway.

Police immediately initiated life saving measures until EMS arrived. Despite these efforts, the victim, Jodi Tianna Bunn (22), was pronounced deceased at the scene due to the severity of her injuries.

A short time later, officers located the suspect vehicle at a residence within the community. The vehicle had extensive damage. It was seized for forensic examination. No arrest was made at that time.

On May 30, 2026, with assistance from the MFNPS Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU) and the Crime Reduction and Enforcement Unit (CREU), investigators identified the driver. She was arrested without incident at a residence in Birdtail Sioux First Nation.

Precious Jewel Saulteaux has been charged with the following offences:

• Operation While Impaired Causing Death
• Operation While Impaired Causing Bodily Harm
• Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Death
• Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Bodily Harm
• Failure to Stop at the Scene of an Accident Causing Death
• Failure to Stop at the Scene of an Accident Causing Bodily Harm

Saulteaux has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to contact the MFNPS Birdtail Sioux First Nation Detachment at 204 569 4621, or the MFNPS TIPS Line anonymously at 1 833 978 0048 or [email protected]. The MFNPS TIPS Line is available 24/7, 365 days a year and is monitored regularly.

05/31/2026

This past week, our OCN Detachment was honoured to join the UCN Graduation Grand Entry — a beautiful celebration of achievement rooted in culture and tradition.

A Pow Wow was held to mark this milestone in the traditional way, and it was a powerful reminder of what community truly means.

We were also proud to spend time with the University College of the North Law Enforcement graduates; who will help shape the future of Indigenous community safety.

The partnership between MFNPS and UCN holds tremendous promise, and we look forward to a future where more graduates from this community are protecting and serving the communities they call home.

Congratulations to the grads! The future is yours — and it's bright.

05/29/2026

Teamwork! The MFNPS OCN Detachment members worked with the RCMP to get a dangerous driver off the road.

The Pas RCMP & MFNPS arrest dangerous driver after pursuit

On May 28, at 6:00 pm, The Pas RCMP received a report of an erratic driver on Highway 10, within town limits, who was driving at a high rate of speed.

Officers in the area located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The driver, and sole occupant of the vehicle, was observed and identified by police.

The suspect vehicle failed to stop for police and continued driving at a high rate of speed. Out of an abundance of caution, the suspect vehicle was not pursued.

The Pas RCMP were then notified by MFNPS officers that they were attempting to stop the same vehicle however the suspect refused to comply with police.

A pursuit was initiated by MFNPS officers as the suspect had now run several vehicles off the road. With the successful deployment of a spike belt, the suspect vehicle was subsequently stopped and the driver arrested after a brief struggle. Several MFNPS vehicles were damaged as a result of being struck by the suspect vehicle in her attempt to escape.

The 43-year-old female driver, from The Pas, was turned over to The Pas RCMP where she remains in police custody. She will be remanded into custody on charges including Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Impaired operation of a motor vehicle, Refusal to comply with a breath demand, Uttering threats and Flight from police.

The Pas RCMP are asking anyone who may have witnessed this erratic driving behaviour to contact the Detachment at 204-627-6204.

Investigation continues.

05/28/2026

Supply of Laced Drugs Leads to Search Warrant

Brokenhead Ojibway Nation: Members of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) Brokenhead Detachment became aware of a dangerous supply of m**hamphetamine circulating within the community that was believed to be laced with fentanyl, resulting in severe adverse reactions and overdoses.

Due to the significant risk to public safety, the MFNPS Crime Reduction and Enforcement Unit (CREU) was engaged and acted swiftly to obtain a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

On May 27, 2026, members of the Brokenhead Detachment, with assistance from several other MFNPS units, executed the search warrant at a residence within Brokenhead Ojibway Nation. As a result of the search, officers seized the following:

• Approximately 74 grams of m**hamphetamine, with 66 grams believed to be laced with fentanyl
• Several cellular phones
• Two air pistols
• One rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle
• Assorted ammunition
• A 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe

Shane BEAUDRY, 40, of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, was arrested and has been remanded in custody with the following charges:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Unsafe Storage of a Firearm

A 40-year-old female of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation has been charged with the following charges and released on an Appearance Notice as mandated by the Criminal Code.

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine

MFNPS continues to warn the public that illicit street drugs may be more dangerous than ever, often containing substances such as fentanyl without the user’s knowledge. These unknown compositions significantly increase the risk of overdose and death.

If you know of anyone who is at risk due to the supply of these very dangerous drugs, please reach out for help as soon as you can.

If you have any information that could assist investigators, don't hesitate to contact MFNPS Brokenhead First Nation Detachment at 431-317-8257 or the MFNPS TIPS line anonymously at 1-833-978-0048 or email [email protected]. The MFNP TIPS line is accessible 24/7, 365 days a year, and monitored regularly.

05/27/2026

Forcible Confinement Call Leads to Search Warrant

Long Plain First Nation, Manitoba: In the morning hours of May 18, 2026, Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) officers received a call from an erratic male reporting that he had been held hostage by a female. Police located the victim and ensured his safety. An investigation was conducted which led to a search warrant being secured.

On May 25, 2026, MFNPS with the assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at the suspect’s residence. As a result of the investigation and subsequent search warrant;

Melanie Nicole MEECHES, 31, of Long Plain First Nation was arrested. She has been charged with:

- Forcible Confinement
- Assault with a Weapon
- Administering Noxious Thing
- Extortion without a Firearm
- Possess Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Utter Threats
- Possession – Co***ne
- Fail to Comply with Release Order

She was held in custody for court appearance on May 26, 2026.

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 [email protected]. The MFNP TIPS line is accessible 24/7, 365 days a year, and monitored regularly.

05/27/2026

Suspect in Custody - Twice

UPDATE - Sandy Bay First Nation, Manitoba:

May 25, 2026, Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) has made an arrest in connection with the incident that occurred on May 22, 2026, in Sandy Bay First Nation. The incident involved a stolen vehicle that fled from police and was subsequently used to ram a marked police vehicle, resulting in injuries to an officer.

Through coordinated investigative efforts involving the Crime Reduction and Enforcement Unit and members of the Sandy Bay MFNPS Detachment, the suspect was identified and located in Sandy Bay First Nation.

Jordan Kenneth BEAULIEU, 30, was arrested without incident on May 25th and held in custody for his scheduled court appearance on the morning of May 26th.

That morning, BEAULIEU escaped police custody by damaging the prisoner cage of the police vehicle and escaping in hand cuffs. Members of the public quickly pointed out the direction of the escaped male and he was located approximately 300-400 meters from the Sandy Bay Detachment. He was arrested and taken back into custody. The damage to the police vehicle rendered it inoperable for police use.

Following the two incidents, BEAULIEU has been charged with:
- Assault on a Police Officer Causing Bodily Harm
- Assault on a Police Officer with a Weapon
- Flight from a Police Officer
- Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Bodily Harm
- Fail to Remain at the Scene of an Accident-Causing Bodily Harm
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Mischief – Damage to Motor Vehicle Over $5,000 (x2)
- Escape Lawful Custody
- Mischief to Property over $5000

BEAULIEU was held in custody to appear in court later in the day.
The MFNPS would like to thank the members of the public for their assistance in locating the suspect.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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 [email protected]. The MFNP TIPS line is accessible 24/7, 365 days a year, and monitored regularly.

05/26/2026

Dangerous Drugs

We want to raise awareness in our communities regarding the possible supply of dangerous drugs such as m**h. The street drugs that are out there may be even more toxic than ever before. The reality is that users don't know what these drugs actually contain.

If you know of anyone who is at risk due to the supply of these very dangerous drugs, please reach out for help as soon as you can.

05/26/2026

Our youth from Canupawakpa Dakota Nation go to school at Goulter Elementary in Virden which means that our Community Outreach Liaison occasionally makes the trip to help support youth with timely safety tips.

The school has a great swim program that starts next week, so our Western District Liaison was able to give the students information on how to stay safe in and near the water.