NAPS EXECUTES DRUG SEARCH WARRANT IN MOOSE FACTORY FIRST NATION

Date of Release: May 31, 2023

(Moose Factory, ON) On May 25, 2023, members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police (NAPS) Drug Enforcement Unit, the NAPS Emergency Response Team, the Moose Factory Uniform Detachment Members and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant in the First Nation community of Moose Factory.

During the search, officers seized a quantity of drugs suspected to be Fentanyl and Oxycodone, and Canadian Currency.

As a result of the investigation, 3 individuals were arrested and charged with the following:

Jahmar Carleton HAMILTON, 26, of Brampton, Ontario:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Trafficking of a Schedule 1 Substance – contrary to Sec. 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 contrary to Sec. 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

Wellington ECHUM, 37, of Moose Factory, Ontario:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 contrary to Sec. 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

Harmony CHEECHOO, 42, of Moose Factory, Ontario:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 contrary to Sec. 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

All accused were subsequently released on conditions and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 1, 2023, in Moosonee, ON.

Moose Factory First Nation is located approximately 315 km north of Timmins, Ontario.

For further information, please contact:

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Sgt. Jackie George

Media Relations-Phone 807-346-6593

Nishnawbe Aski Police Headquarters

Thunder Bay, Ontario

NAPS REQUESTS OUTSIDE AGENCY FOR INVESTIGATION ON OFFICER

Date of Release: September 23, 2022

(Thunder Bay, ON) The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) is aware of an incident between a NAPS officer and a member of the Slate Falls First Nation. Nishnawbe Aski Police takes these matters very seriously and for investigative transparency, we have requested the assistance of an outside agency.

Please contact Ontario Provincial Police Detective Staff Sergeant John Power at john.power@opp.ca.

For further information, please contact:

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Sgt. Jackie George

Media Relations- Phone 807-346-6593 or jackie.george@naps.ca

Nishnawbe Aski Police Headquarters

Thunder Bay, Ontario

NAPS EXECUTES TWO DRUG SEARCH WARRANTS IN SANDY LAKE FIRST NATION

Date of Release: September 11, 2022

(Sandy Lake, ON) On September 6th, 2022, members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) Intelligence Unit, NAPS Emergency Response Team, Ontario Provincial Police Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), and the Sandy Lake Uniform Detachment Members executed two Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrants in the First Nation community of Sandy Lake.

During the search of two separate residences officers seized drugs suspected to be Cocaine, Oxycodone, and Hydromorphone. Police also seized three firearms and Canadian Currency.

As a result of the investigation the following people have been charged:

1) Miriam MAMAKEESIC, 45 years of age, of Sandy Lake First Nation, Trafficking a Controlled Substance Sec. 5(1) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Sec. 354(1)(a) Criminal Code.

2) Billy Jack “BJ” KAKEGAMICK, 45 years of age, of Sandy Lake First Nation, Trafficking a Controlled Substance Sec. 5(1) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. Sec. 354(1)(a) Criminal Code.

3) Sylvian FIDDLER, 25 years of age, of Sandy Lake First Nation, three counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Sec. 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

4) Carey FIDDLER, 46 years of age, of Sandy Lake First Nation, three counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Sec. 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Sec. 354(1)(a) Criminal Code, and three counts of Careless Storage of a Firearm Sec. 86(1) Criminal Code.

Carey FIDDLER was held for bail in Kenora Court on September 7, 2022.

Miriam MAMAKEESIC, Billy Jack KAKEGAMICK, and Sylvian FIDDLER were each released on an Undertaking with conditions and will appear in court on November 7, 2022 in

Sandy Lake First Nation. Sandy Lake First Nation is located approximately 590 kms north west of Thunder Bay, Ontario.

For further information, please contact:

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Sgt. Jackie George

Media Relations- Phone 807-346-6593 or jackie.george@naps.ca

Nishnawbe Aski Police Headquarters

Thunder Bay, Ontario

METHAMPHETAMINE AND FIREARM SEIZED IN MARTEN FALLS FIRST NATION

Date of Release: March 9, 2022

(Marten Falls, ON) On Tuesday, March 8th, 2022, the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) Drug Enforcement Unit, along with members of the NAPS Marten Falls Detachment, conducted a drug investigation in Marten Falls First Nation which led to two people being arrested and charged.

The drug investigation resulted in officers seizing an unspecified amount of Methamphetamine along with a firearm.

Isaiah MAZINAKOUSKANG, 41 years old, of Marten Falls First Nation was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Methamphetamine), section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, section 91(1) of the Criminal Code; Careless Storage of Firearm, section 86(1) of the Criminal Code; and, Possession of Firearm contrary to Prohibition Order, section 117.01(1) of the Criminal Code.

Adrienne OKEESE, 41 years old, of Marten Falls First Nation was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Methamphetamine), section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Both MAZINAKOUSKANG and OKEESE have been released on conditions and will next appear for court on June 15th, 2022, in Marten Falls.

Marten Falls First Nation is located approximately 432 kms north of Thunder Bay.

For further information, please contact:

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Sgt. Jackie George

Media Relations- Phone 807-346-6593 or jackie.george@naps.ca

Nishnawbe Aski Police Headquarters

Thunder Bay, Ontario

NAPS EXECUTES DRUG SEARCH WARRANT IN MOOSE FACTORY FIRST NATION

Date of Release: March 7, 2022

(Moose Factory, ON) On February 27, 2022, members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) Intelligence Unit, the NAPS Emergency Response Team, the NAPS Moose Factory Detachment members executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence in the First Nation community of Moose Factory.

As a result of the search, police seized a large quantity of drugs suspected to be Fentanyl, Oxycodone and Cocaine.

Ricardo BELL, 37 years of age, of Ottawa, Ontario, was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, section 5(2) of the CDSA; Possession of a Schedule Substance, section 4(1) of the CDSA; and, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

Mahdi SAFA, 36 years of age, of Ottawa, Ontario, was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, section 5(2) of the CDSA and also Possession of a Prohibited Device, section 92(2) of the Criminal Code.

Natalie AUDETTE, 29 years of age, of Sudbury, Ontario, was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, section 5(2) of the CDSA.

James FAIRIES, 52 years of age, of Moose Factory, Ontario, was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, section 5(2) of the CDSA and also with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

Ricardo BELL, Mahdi SAFA, and Natalie AUDETTE were released on conditions and will appear in court in Moosonee, Ontario on May 3, 2022.

James FAIRIES was remanded into custody following a court appearance.

Moose Cree First Nation (Moose Factory) is located approximately 315 kilometres north of Timmins, Ontario.

For further information, please contact:

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Sgt. Jackie George

Media Relations- Phone 807-346-6593 or jackie.george@naps.ca

Nishnawbe Aski Police Headquarters

Thunder Bay, Ontario

FOUR CHARGED WITH MULTIPLE OFFENCES IN ATTAWAPISKAT FIRST NATION

Date of Release: February 15, 2022

(Attawapiskat, ON) On February 12th, 2022, members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) Drug Enforcement Unit, the NAPS Emergency Response Team (ERT) and NAPS Attawapiskat Detachment, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant in the First Nation community of Attawapiskat. As a result of the investigation, four (4) adults were arrested and charged with sixteen (16) CDSA and Criminal Code (CC) charges with a substantial amount of drugs and currency seized.

The following people were charged:

Sky Josephine Hookimaw 24 years of age

1) Possession of Schedule I Substance Sec. 4(1) CDSA

Georgette Koostachin 50 years of age

1) Possession of Schedule Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking Sec. 5(2) CDSA x 3 counts

2) Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 Sec. 354(1)(a) CC

Natasha Nadine Koostachin 33 years of age

1) Possession of Schedule Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking Sec. 5(2) CDSA x 3 counts

2) Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 Sec. 354(1)(a) CC

Gavin Koostachin 28 years of age

1) Possession of Schedule Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking Sec. 5(2) CDSA x 3 counts

2) Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 Sec. 354(1)(a) CC

3) Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose Sec. 88 CC

4) Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm Sec. 91(1) CC

5) Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Sec. 92(2) CC

Police seized the following:

1. 2,674 Methamphetamine Tabs (Speed)

2. 303 Oxycodone Tabs (Percocet)

3. 1 Gram of Fentanyl

4. 5.5 Grams of Cocaine

5. $2,610.00 (two thousand six-hundred ten dollars) Canadian Currency

6. 30-30 Lever Action Rifle

7. 2 Imitation C02 Hand Guns

8. Collapsible Baton (Prohibited Weapon)

9. Brass Knuckles (Prohibited Weapon)

J. HOOKIMAW, G. KOOSTACHIN, N. KOOSTACHIN and G. KOOSTACHIN were each released on conditions and scheduled to appear on April 28th, 2022 for court in Attawapiskat, Ontario.

Attawapiskat is located approximately 500kms north of Timmins, ON.

For further information, please contact:

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Sgt. Jackie George

Media Relations- Phone 807-346-6593 or Jackie.george@naps.ca

Nishnawbe Aski Police Headquarters

Thunder Bay, Ontario

NAPS EXECUTES DRUG WARRANT IN SANDY LAKE FIRST NATION

Date of Release: February 11, 2022

(Sandy Lake, ON) On January 26, 2022, the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) Drug Enforcement Unit, as a result of an investigation under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, had executed two search warrants at a residence located in Sandy Lake First Nation. Two adults were charged and various amounts of drugs and currency were seized.

Police seized Cocaine, Suboxone, two firearms, and approximately eleven thousand two-hundred seventy ($11,270.00) dollars in Canadian currency.

42 year-old Ronald MCPHERSON was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000.00 of the Criminal Code; and, 2 counts of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm Section 91(1) of the Criminal Code.

37 year-old Krista FIDDLER was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; and, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000.00 of the Criminal Code

Both Ronald MCPHERSON and Krista FIDDLER have been released on conditions and will next attend court in Sandy Lake on April 4, 2022.

Sandy Lake First Nation is approximately 600 km northwest of Thunder Bay.

For further information, please contact:

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Sgt. Jackie George

Media Relations- Phone 807-346-6593 or Jackie.george@naps.ca

Nishnawbe Aski Police Headquarters

Thunder Bay, Ontario

FATAL RESIDENTIAL FIRE UNDER INVESTIGATION IN SANDY LAKE FIRST NATION

Date of Release: January 14, 2022

(Sandy Lake, ON) A fatal residential fire that occurred in the early morning hours of January 14, 2022 is currently under investigation by the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service North West Region Crime Unit.

The Ontario Fire Marshal and the Ontario Provincial Police Identification Unit are both assisting with the investigation.

More information will be released once it is known.

Sandy Lake First Nation is located approximately 600 km northwest of Thunder Bay.

For further information, please contact:

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Sgt. Jackie George

Media Relations- Phone 807-346-6593 or jackie.george@naps.ca

Nishnawbe Aski Police Headquarters

Thunder Bay, Ontario

NAPS EXECUTES TWO DRUG SEARCH WARRANTS IN CAT LAKE FIRST NATION

Date of Release: Wednesday, December 8, 2021

(Cat Lake, ON) On November 24, 2021, members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police (NAPS) Intelligence Unit, the NAPS Emergency Response Team and the Cat Lake Uniform Detachment Members executed two Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrants in the First Nation community of Cat Lake.

During the search of two residences, officers seized a large quantity of drugs suspected to be Methamphetamine, Cocaine and Oxycodone.

As a result of the investigation, Curtis SAKAKEESIC, 28 years of age, Sierra WESLEY, 26 years of age, Christopher SAKAKEESIC, 27 years of age and John SAKAKEESIC, 57 years of age, all from Cat Lake First Nation, were arrested and each were charged with the following:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine, contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Oxycodone, contrary to Sec. 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000, contrary to Sec. 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

All four accused were subsequently released on conditions and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 15, 2022 in Cat Lake, ON.

Cat Lake First Nation is located approximately 415 km north of Thunder Bay, Ontario.

For further information, please contact:

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Sgt. Jackie George

Media Relations - Phone 807-346-6593

Nishnawbe Aski Police Headquarters

Thunder Bay, Ontario

EABAMETOONG FIRST NATION MAN CHARGED AFTER COCAINE SUBSTANCE SEIZED BY NAPS

(Fort Hope, ON) On October 20, 2021, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) Eabametoong Detachment (Fort Hope Detachment) members along with the NAPS Intelligence Unit Detectives, conducted an investigation of drug trafficking into the First Nation community of Eabametoong.

As a result of the investigation, police seized approximately sixty (60) grams of suspected cocaine.

Mathew SLIPPERJACK of Eabametoong First Nation was arrested and charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, and two counts of Fail to Comply with a Release Order contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

SLIPPERJACK remains in custody and will appear in bail court scheduled for October 21, 2021.

Eabametoong First Nation is located approximately 385 km northeast of Thunder Bay.

For further information, please contact:

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Sgt. Jackie George

Media Relations- Phone 807-346-6593 or Jackie.george@naps.ca

Nishnawbe Aski Police Headquarters

Thunder Bay, Ontario

NAPS EXECUTES DRUG SEARCH WARRANT IN MARTEN FALLS FIRST NATION

Date of Release: July 29, 2021

(Marten Falls, ON) On July 26, 2021, members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police (NAPS) Intelligence Unit, the NAPS Drug Enforcement Unit, the NAPS Emergency Response Team and the Marten Falls Uniform Detachment Members executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant in the First Nation community of Marten Falls.

During the search, officers seized a large quantity of drugs suspected to be Crack Cocaine and Suboxone.

As a result of the investigation, Jennifer BAXTER, 47 years of age, and Jack PENAGIN, 42 years of age, both from Marten Falls First Nation were arrested and charged with the following:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Buprenorphine contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Oxycodone contrary to Sec. 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Both Accused were subsequently released on conditions and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on December 15, 2021 in Marten Falls, ON.

Marten Falls First Nation is located approximately 432 km north of Thunder Bay, Ontario.

For further information, please contact:

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Sgt. Jackie George

Media Relations-Phone 807-346-6593

Nishnawbe Aski Police Headquarters

Thunder Bay, Ontario

17 NEW POLICE OFFICERS WELCOMED BY NISHNAWBE ASKI POLICE SERVICE

(Thunder Bay, ON) On Thursday, May 27, at 10:00 a.m., Chief of Police Roland Morrison will be presenting Nishnawbe Aski Police Service badges to 17 new police officers.

The presentation ceremony will be joined by Nishnawbe Aski Police Service Board member Zach Tait, remarks of encouragement from Chief Morrison and Acting Deputy Chief Brad Duce.

The graduating police officers are Constables Aaron Cooper, Sam Couce, Danyle Copetti, Peter Franken, Dillon Lever, Tyler Moskalyk, Brendan Myre, Zach Nixon, Autumn Olsen, Carlos Panetta, Matt Quesnel-Lafontaine, Abby Tabachak, Ezatollah Teimuri, Sarellah Teimuri, and Rocky Turtle. They will be attending various postings for their Coach Officer Training to areas such as Eabametoong First Nation, Moose Factory First Nation, Sandy Lake First Nation, and Kashechewan First Nation.

The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service is a First Nation Policing Service which serves 34 of the 49 communities in the Nishnawbe Aski Nation located in Northern Ontario. For more information on NAPS Recruitment please visit joinnaps.ca.

For further information, please contact:

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Sgt. Jackie George

Media Relations- Phone 807-346-6593 or jackie.george@naps.ca

Nishnawbe Aski Police Headquarters

Thunder Bay, Ontario

CDSA TRAFFICKING CHARGES RESULT FROM TRAFFIC STOP

Date of Release: February 1, 2021

(Constance Lake, ON) On January 29, 2021, members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police (NAPS) Intelligence Unit, the NAPS Drug Enforcement Unit and the NAPS Constance Lake Uniform Detachment Members conducted an investigation of drug trafficking to the First Nation community of Constance Lake.

As a result of the investigation a traffic stop was initiated, where 2 occupants were arrested and charged. Police seized 412 Methamphetamine Pills, 17 Hydromorphone Pills, 3 Oxycodone Pills and .5 grams Cocaine. The total northern street value of the seizure is approximately five thousand, five hundred and thirty five ($5,535.00) dollars.

Gordie ACHNEEPINESKUM, 32 years of age and Shawn ACHNEEPINESKUM, 35 years of age, both of Constance Lake First Nation were arrested and charged with the following:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Hydromorphone contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Oxycodone contrary to Sec. 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Cocaine contrary to Sec. 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 contrary to Sec. 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

Both males were held in custody awaiting a Bail Hearing.

Constance Lake First Nation is located approximately 42 km west of Hearst, Ontario.

For further information, please contact

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Sgt. Jackie George

Media Relations-Phone 807-346-6593

Nishnawbe Aski Police Headquarters

Thunder Bay, Ontario

NAPS SEIZES LARGE QUANTITIES OF METHAMPHETAMINE AND OXYCODONE IN FORT ALBANY FIRST NATION

Date of Release: September 20, 2020

(Fort Albany, ON) On September 16, 2020, members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police (NAPS) Intelligence Unit, the NAPS Drug Enforcement Unit and the Fort Albany Uniform Detachment Members conducted an investigation of drug trafficking to the First Nation community of Fort Albany.

As a result of the investigation Police seized 1,502 Methamphetamine Pills, 292 Oxycodone Pills and a Fentanyl Patch. The total northern street value of the seizure is approximately one hundred and nineteen thousand, three hundred and twenty ($119,320.00) dollars.

As a result of the investigation, Peter Jeffrey WILLIAMS, 29 years of age, of Fort Albany First Nation was arrested and charged with the following:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Oxycodone contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Fentanyl contrary to Sec. 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Failure to comply with Undertaking contrary to Sec. 145(4)(a) of the Criminal Code.

WILLIAMS was subsequently released on conditions and will next appear in court on November 25, 2020 in Fort Albany.

Fort Albany First Nation is located approximately 525 km north of Timmins, Ontario.

For further information, please contact:

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Sgt. Jackie George

Media Relations-Phone 807-346-6593

Nishnawbe Aski Police Headquarters

Thunder Bay, Ontario

NAPS EXECUTES DRUG SEARCH WARRANT IN MOOSE FACTORY FIRST NATION

Date of Release: July 6, 2020

(Moose Factory, ON) On July 1, 2020, members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police (NAPS) Intelligence Unit, the NAPS Drug Enforcement Unit, the NAPS Emergency Response Team, the Moose Factory Uniform Detachment Members and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Northeast Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant in the First Nation community of Moose Factory.

During the search, officers seized a large quantity of drugs suspected to be Methamphetamine, Cocaine and Fentanyl.

As a result of the investigation, James FARIES, 51 years of age, of Moose Factory First Nation was arrested and charged with the following:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 contrary to Sec. 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

FARIES was subsequently released on conditions and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 1, 2020, in Moosonee, Ontario.

Moose Factory First Nation is located approximately 315 km north of Timmins, Ontario.

For further information, please contact:

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Sgt. Jackie George

Media Relations-Phone 807-346-6593

Nishnawbe Aski Police Headquarters

Thunder Bay, Ontario

VEHICLE STOP LEADS TO METHAMPHETAMINE SEIZURE IN KASHECHEWAN FIRST NATION

Date of Release: June 30, 2020

(Kashechewan, ON) On June 26, 2020, Nishnawbe Aski Police (NAPS) Kashechewan Uniform Detachment Members conducted a vehicle stop for a male that was wanted by police. During the vehicle stop, officers observed a large amount of currency throughout the vehicle. Further investigation resulted in officers locating a pill bottle containing Methamphetamine pills.

Police seized 451 Methamphetamine Pills and twenty four thousand sixty-two ($24,062.00) dollars in Canadian currency. The total northern street value of the seizure is approximately forty two thousand one hundred ($42,100.00) dollars.

As a result of the investigation, Chris WESLEY, 35 years of age, Adam WESLEY, 36 years of age, and Kenny WYNNE, 37 years of age of Kashechewan First Nation were arrested and charged each with the following:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 contrary to Sec. 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

Two of the individuals were subsequently released on conditions and will next appear in court on August 20, 2020 in Kashechewan. The third individual was remanded into custody on previous charges.

Kashechewan First Nation is located approximately 500 km north of Timmins, Ontario.

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For further information, please contact:

Sgt. Jackie George Media Relations-Phone 807-346-6593

Nishnawbe Aski Police Headquarters

Thunder Bay, Ontario

NAPS SEIZES METHAMPHETAMINE IN FORT ALBANY FIRST NATION

Date of Release: June 25, 2020

(Fort Albany, ON) On June 21, 2020, members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police (NAPS) Intelligence Unit, the NAPS Drug Enforcement Unit, the NAPS Emergency Response Team and the Fort Albany Uniform Detachment Members executed multiple Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrants in the First Nation community of Fort Albany. The warrants were executed as part of an ongoing investigation that resulted in a large seizure of Methamphetamine and Canadian Currency with three people being charged.

Police seized 3279.5 Methamphetamine Pills, 25.4 grams of Methamphetamine Powder and twenty one thousand, two hundred and ninety five ($21,295.00) dollars in Canadian Currency. The total northern street value of the seizure is approximately one hundred and fifty five thousand, eight hundred and sixty one ($155,861.00) dollars.

As a result of the investigation, Robin SUTHERLAND, 36 years of age, and Sharon KNAPAYSWEET, 28 years of age, of Fort Albany First Nation were arrested and charged each with the following:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 contrary to Sec. 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

Margaret WILLIAMS, 32 years of age, also of Fort Albany First Nation was arrested and charged with the following:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000 contrary to Sec. 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

All three individuals were subsequently released on conditions and will next appear in court on October 21, 2020 in Fort Albany.

Fort Albany First Nation is located approximately 525 km north of Timmins, Ontario.

For further information, please contact:

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Sgt. Jackie George

Media Relations

Nishnawbe Aski Police Headquarters

Thunder Bay, Ontario

NAPS INVESTIGATE FATAL PEDESTRIAN & MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENT IN FORT ALBANY FIRST NATION

Date of Release: May 16, 2020

(Fort Albany, ON) In the early hours of Saturday, May 16, 2020, the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service in Fort Albany First Nation attended the scene of a male adult pedestrian and motor vehicle incident.

The ambulance services were also at the scene and the victim was rushed to medical care but had succumbed to injuries.

The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service Crime Unit is currently investigating this incident with the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police.

This investigation is still ongoing and further updates will be released as they become available.

Fort Albany First Nation is located approximately 525 km north of Timmins.

For further information, please contact:

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Sgt. Jackie George

Media Relations- Phone 807-346-6593 or Jackie.george@naps.ca

Nishnawbe Aski Police Headquarters

Thunder Bay, Ontario

OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING IN FORT SEVERN FIRST NATION

Date of Release: May 1, 2020

(Fort Severn, ON) On Thursday, April 30, 2020, in the First Nation Territory of Fort Severn, an officer-involved shooting occurred with the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) Fort Severn Detachment.

An adult male had engaged in a life-threatening altercation with a NAPS officer who had responded with the discharging of a police-issued firearm. The adult male was injured by the firearm and had fled the scene.

The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police Emergency Response Teams assisted in locating and taking the adult male into police custody and transported to the nursing station. The adult male has since been transported out of Fort Severn First Nation with serious but stable injuries.

Nishnawbe Aski Police have initiated an investigation into the matter and have sought the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police to investigate the actions of the officers. From this point, updates regarding the actions of the officers will be released by the Ontario Provincial Police.

Fort Severn First Nation is approximately 850 km north of Thunder Bay and 715 km northeast of Red Lake.

For further information, please contact:

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Sgt. Jackie George

Media Relations- Phone 807-346-6593 or jackie.george@naps.ca

Nishnawbe Aski Police Headquarters

Thunder Bay, Ontario

NAPS SEIZES CRACK COCAINE IN NORTH SPIRIT LAKE FIRST NATION

Date of Release: February 18, 2020

(North Spirit Lake, ON)  On February 15, 2020, a search warrant was executed under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act by the Nishnawbe Aski Police (NAPS) Intelligence Unit, the NAPS Drug Enforcement Unit, the NAPS Emergency Response Team and the North Spirit Lake Detachment Uniform Members in the First Nation community of North Spirit Lake.  The warrant was executed as part of an ongoing investigation and resulted in several people being charged.

Police seized pre-packaged Crack Cocaine along with approximately three thousand fifty ($3.050.00) dollars in Canadian Currency.  The total northern street value of the drugs was approximately nine thousand six-hundred fifty ($9.650.00) dollars.

A 19 year-old female from North Spirit Lake was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of the Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime, and three counts of Fail to Comply with a Recognizance.

A 24 year-old female from Peguis, Manitoba was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of the Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime.

A 31 year-old female from North Spirit Lake was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of the Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime.

A 54 year-old male from North Spirit Lake was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of the Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime.

All four individuals were subsequently released on conditions and will next appear in court on August 31, 2020 in North Spirit Lake.

North Spirit Lake First Nation is located approximately 550 km northwest of Thunder Bay.

For further information, please contact:

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Sgt. Jackie George

Media Relations- Phone 807-346-6593 or jackie.george@naps.ca

Nishnawbe Aski Police Headquarters

Thunder Bay, Ontario