News release

Update - Portage la Prairie RCMP investigate numerous rural property theft complaints

April 11, 2025 - Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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On April 10, 2025, following further investigation by the Manitoba RCMP’s Portage la Prairie General Investigative Section, and in collaboration with officers from Manitoba First Nations Police Service, a search warrant was granted at a residence in Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation.

Officers from the RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT), Manitoba West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST), Manitoba Integrated Law Enforcement Team (MILET), and Amaranth RCMP were also on scene to assist in execution of the warrant.

During the search, officers arrested Jodee Roulette, an 18-year-old male, as well as a 16-year-old male youth, both from Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation. A number of stolen items were also recovered, including: a Can-Am Outlander, Dodge Ram 2500, significant amount of methamphetamine, air compressor and battery charger, and over $4,000 in Canadian currency.

Both Jodee Roulette and the male youth have been charged with:

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Less Than or Equal to $5000 x2

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000

• Breaking and Entering with Intent x2

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purposes

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking

• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

A Warrant of Arrest has been issued for 20-year-old James Allan Roulette of Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation in connection with incident. He is described as 6’2” tall, medium build, black hair and brown eyes. He is believed to be in the Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation area or possibly Winnipeg.

James Roulette may be armed and should not be approached. Anyone with information should call the Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

“Since the very first call, our officers have not stopped looking for the people responsible for these brazen thefts carried out with firearms”, said Staff Sergeant Marcus Paddock, West District Manitoba RCMP. “The investigation involved dozens of officers and quickly led to the execution of a search warrant and the arrest of two individuals as well as the recovery of stolen items. We will continue our work until the final suspect is safely arrested.”

The investigation continues.

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