Multiple arrests made; stabbings reported at Birdtail Sioux First Nation

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MAN, WOMAN ARRESTED

BPS officers arrested a 31-year-old man on Wednesday afternoon on the first block of 15th Street after during a routine pedestrian check. He was discovered to having an outstanding arrest warrant for breaching terms of his probation. He was released later with a Feb. 20 court date.

Police also arrested a 34-year-old woman while conducting a walk-through of a business on the first block of Ninth Street. She was identified as having an outstanding warrant for committing a theft of under $5,000. She has been released and will attend court on Feb. 20.

INTOXICATED WOMAN ARRESTED

An intoxicated 40-year-old woman was arrested after officers were called to report a disturbance at a residence on Westaway Bay late on Tuesday night. Upon arrival, police confirmed that the woman was breaching terms of a release order by attending that location. She was held in a BPS detention cell and attended court on Thursday morning.

MAN VIOLATING CURFEW CONDITIONS ARRESTED

In the early hours on Thursday morning, BPS officers arrested an 18-year-old man for breaching his curfew conditions. He was identified after police executed a traffic stop on a taxicab in the 900 block of Pacific Avenue. The man was held in detention and appeared in a Brandon court on Thursday.

STABBINGS REPORTED AT BIRDTAIL SIOUX FIRST NATION

Manitoba First Nations Police (MFNP) reported two recent instances of stabbings, both at the Birdtail Sioux First Nation, on Thursday. In the first instance, officers arrested two men after responding to a report of a male, 28, having been stabbed and taken to the Birdtail Health Centre. The victim was reported to have severe stab wounds and was later transported to Brandon Regional Health Centre, where he underwent surgery. He is recovering and has been discharged. Police investigations in the case led to a knife and wooden club — reportedly used for the attack — having been recovered.

Officers further revealed that the attack was a result of a dispute involving two family members, and that intoxication caused by alcohol might have been a factor leading to the dispute.

MFNP have arrested James Donald Bunn, 43, who has been charged with aggravated assault and Issak Lathaniel Keyshawn Bunn, 21, who has been charged with attempted murder. Both the accused are from the Birdtail Sioux First Nation.

In the second instance, MFNP received a report of a male having been stabbed on Jan. 3, who was discovered on the road by public works employees. On arrival, officers found the man to have sustained severe injuries and having experienced considerable blood loss.

The victim was rushed to the Russell Health Centre in a police vehicle, where he received medical care and was stabilized. He is currently said to be recovering.

Investigations by officers revealed the victim was stabbed by a family member, following which MFNP issued an arrest warrant for Shannon Christopher Shingoose, 40. Also from Birdtail Sioux First Nation, the accused has been charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.

MFNP have requested help from the public for any additional information relating to both crimes. The MFNPS Birdtail Sioux First Nation detachment can be reached at 204-569-4621. Callers preferring to remain anonymous can call the MFNPS TIPS line at 1-833-978-0048 or email TIPS@mfnp.ca. The MFNP TIPS line is accessible around the clock and year-round, and monitored regularly.

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