On January 24, 2026, at 7:35 am, officers from the Oxford House RCMP Detachment, who were out in the community, received a report of an attempted arson at an occupied building on Airport Road.

Officers attended immediately and met with Anishinaabe PeaceKeepers who advised that they had one male in custody and that they were attempting to locate a second male suspect.

Information provided on scene was that the Anishinaabe PeaceKeepers, who were in the building at the time, heard a window break in a nearby room. When they went to investigate, they discovered a machete, with a burning rag attached to it, had been thrown thru the window and landed on a table. A burning plastic jug with gas was also found on the floor. The fires were immediately extinguished with minimal damage done to the property.

Two suspects were seen by the Anishinaabe PeaceKeepers fleeing the scene on foot. An 18-year-old male was apprehended a short distance away and turned over to the RCMP. Officers continue to search for the second suspect.

The 18-year-old male suspect, who was noted to be suffering from frostbite injuries to his hands, was released from police custody for a future court appearance and taken to the Nursing Station where he was later flown out of the community to Thompson for further medical treatment. The accused will face charges of Arson disregard for human life and two counts of Fail to comply with probation.

RCMP are asking anyone who may have further information on this arson or who can assist in identifying the second suspect is asked to contact the Oxford House Detachment at 204-538-2046.

Oxford House RCMP continue to investigate.