The Sandy Bay detachment of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service laid several charges after finding a stolen vehicle on the reserve.

On June 11, 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 in Sandy Bay. 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 Carman, Manitoba.

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

Jordan Kenneth Beaulieu, 29 years 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 x 2

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@mp.ca.