RCMP arrest six on Ebb and Flow First Nation as part of drug trafficking investigation

October 26, 2026 - Ebb and Flow First Nation, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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On Oct. 20, RCMP executed a search warrant on the 400-block of Central Road in Ebb and Flow First Nation as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.

The investigation was led by the RCMP’s West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team, with support from Ste. Rose du Lac and Portage la Prairie officers. Once inside the residence, officers found and seized:

• Two Glock handguns, one of which was loaded;
• A prohibited AR-style rifle that was loaded;
• A sawed-off shotgun;
• Prohibited magazines and ammunition;
• Approximately five ounces of cocaine; 
• Unstamped tobacco; and
• $700 in cash.

A motorcycle that had been reported stolen from Portage la Prairie was also found on the property.

Six people who were inside the home when officers arrived were arrested without incident. They include:

• Hillary Desjarlais, 23, of Ebb and Flow First Nation;
• Dante Houle, 21, of Winnipeg;
• Joshua Houle, 23, of Dakota Tipi First Nation;
• Lyndon Houle, 19, of Ebb and Flow First Nation;
• Jayden Kakewash, 24, of Ebb and Flow First Nation; and
• Bradley Whitford, 42, of Ebb and Flow First Nation. 

All have been charged with:

• Drug possession for the purpose of trafficking;
• Possession of property obtained by crime less than $5,000;
• Careless use of a firearm;
• Unsafe storage of firearms;
• Possession of a restricted or prohibited weapon with ammo;
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon;
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000;
• Possession of body armor without a permit; and
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Various suspects have additional charges, ranging from weapons offences to failure to comply with release order conditions.

Joshua Houle was remanded into custody. All other suspects were released on undertakings.