MALE CHARGED WITH FIREARMS OFFENCES AFTER POLICE PURSUIT

On June 11, 2024, Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) received a report that a stolen truck was driving in the community with multiple occupants inside with a firearm.

Members of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service, on general duty patrol, located a vehicle that matched the description of the one reported stolen travelling on Main Road. The vehicle fled from police at a high rate of speed; however, police were able to identify the driver. Police located the vehicle outside of a residence on Lake Road South. After a short foot pursuit, the driver was arrested without further incident. The truck was stolen from Carmen, Manitoba.

Police searched the area of the arrest and located a loaded 22-250 rifle.

Jordan Kenneth BEAULIEU (29-year-old) of Sandy Bay was held in custody and charged with the following offences;

·       Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

·       Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·       Possession of a firearm when knowing possession is unauthorized

·       Unsafe storage of a firearm

·       Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·       Possession of a firearm/ammunition in a motor vehicle

·       Weapon possession contrary to order

·       Fail to comply with release order condition x2

If you have any information that could assist investigators, don't hesitate to get in touch with MFNPS Sandy Bay Detachment at 204-843-7700 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.