Impaired Driver Leads to Drugs & Firearm Charges

 On April 7, 2024, members of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) observed a traffic infraction, a traffic stop was initiated, which led to drug charges in Opaskwayak Cree Nation.

Members of the Manitoba First Nation Police Service were conducting proactive traffic enforcement when a vehicle was observed to commit a traffic infraction. Police stopped the vehicle, the driver's reactions led Police to suspect that she was impaired by alcohol; the driver failed a roadside sobriety test and was arrested. Police observed open liquor in the vehicle and arrested two male passengers; one of the passengers became combative and resisted arrest. Upon search of the vehicle, Police located and seized a quantity of suspected Methamphetamine, a small sum of cash, a homemade impact weapon and a replica handgun. The second passenger was also arrested.

The adult female driver was released on an undertaking to appear in court later to face charges relating to the weapons and driving offences.

Daniel CAMPBELL of Moose Lake has been charged with the following offences;

·       Possession for the purposes of trafficking Methamphetamine

·       Carry concealed weapon

·       Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose x 2

·       Possession of a firearm contrary to order

·       Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

·       Fail to comply with release order condition X4

·       Uttering threats against a person x 2

·       Fail to comply with probation order x 3

·       Carry liquor in a motor vehicle contrary to the Liquor Gaming and cannabis act

Brennan GENAILLE of Moose Lake has been charged with the following offences;

·       Possession for the purposes of trafficking Methamphetamine

·       Carry concealed weapon

·       Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose X2

·       Possession of a firearm contrary to order

·       Failing to comply with undertaking condition

·       Carry liquor in a motor vehicle contrary to the Liquor Gaming and cannabis control act

If you have any information that could assist investigators, don't hesitate to get in touch with MFNPS Opaskwayak Cree Nation Detachment at 204-623-8200 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.