On December 8, 2025, at 1:21 am, Gypsumville RCMP responded to a house fire in the community of Little Saskatchewan First Nation.

 

Upon arrival, the fire department was already on scene containing the fire. The residence, located on Keewatin Road, was completely destroyed by the fire.

 

Officers learned that the homeowner was not in the community at the time and had received some communication with an acquaintance of hers who uttered threats towards her and her residence.

 

Shortly after, a 30-year-old male was arrested nearby for the arson to the residence. The suspect attempted to run away from Police but was apprehended immediately. The suspect continued to resist until he was brought safely to the police vehicle.

 

Gavin Anderson, 30, from Winnipeg was remanded into custody and charged with:

 

• Arson
• Uttering threats
• Resist arrest
• Fail to comply with conditions of a Release order x 2

 

Gypsumville RCMP continue to investigate.