Manitoba First Nations Police are investigating a forcible confinement case in Opaskwayak Cree Nation.

 

On February 27th, around 6 p.m., officers were called to a residence at Otineka Mall after reports of a suspicious person. They found an adult male who had been seriously assaulted and held against his will for several hours at a nearby residence on Mikisew Street.

 

Four adults were arrested and remanded into custody, facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, forcible confinement, and involvement in a criminal organization. Those arrested are Delaney Ballantyne, Maximus Ballantyne, Cory Tyler Harris, and Hansen Dorion.

 

Warrants have been issued for two others wanted in connection to the case, Shontelle Easter of Moose Lake and Byron McGillivary of Opaskwayak Cree Nation, both of whom face similar serious charges.

 

Police urge anyone with information on these individuals to contact Manitoba First Nations Police at 204-623-8200 or call 9-1-1. The public is warned not to approach the suspects.

 

This remains an active investigation.