Firearms, drugs, money and stolen property located in Search Warrant

On October 25, 2024, The Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) Sandy Bay detachment with the assistance of MFNPS Criminal Investigative Unit, RCMP Emergency Response Team and Brandon Police Service, executed a Firearms Search Warrant at a residence in the 300 block of Townsite Bay. This was in relation to a discharge firearm investigation conducted by the MFNPS Sandy Bay detachment.

Upon execution of the warrant, 5 individuals were taken into police custody from the residence. Officers subsequently located and seized:



• 3 firearms. 
• Large amount of ammunition.
• 6 grams Cocaine with a street value of $600.00
• $4490 Canadian currency. • 3 stolen ATV’s.
• 3 stolen generators • 1 stolen vehicle

One 14-year-old female and one 18-year-old male were charged with Possess Property Obtained by Crime and released on an Appearance Notice for a future court date in Amaranth, Manitoba.
 
 An arrest warrant has been issued for 19-year-old, James Allan Clifford Roulette of Sandy Bay First Nation. Roulette is described as 6’2”, 180 lbs, with black hair. Photo of Roulette attached. Roulette is facing the following charges:

• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm. 
• Unsafe Storage of Firearm.
• Possession of Firearm contrary to Order.
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.
• Possession for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or the whereabouts of Roulette are encouraged to call the MFNPS Sandy Bay detachment at 204-843-7701. MFNP Service encourages anyone that suspects illegal activity, such as drug trafficking, or illegal firearms to contact their local police detachment. Anonymous tips can be made through Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and www.manitobacrimestoppers.com