ATV Traffic Stop in Bunibonibee Cree Nation Finds Loaded Firearm
Community Safety Alert – Oxford House RCMP Seize Loaded Gun
In the early morning hours of April 10, 2026, officers from Oxford House RCMP supported a First Nation Safety Officer (FNSO) during a traffic stop in the central area of Bunibonibee Cree Nation, Manitoba. During this stop, police observed what appeared to be the barrel of a firearm sticking out from inside an ATV, immediately raising public safety concerns.
The driver, a 34-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene, and officers recovered a loaded firearm from within the ATV. RCMP later confirmed that the woman was already wanted on three outstanding arrest warrants out of God’s Lake Narrows. This situation highlights the serious risks associated with unsecured and illegal firearms, an issue CrimeCanada.ca monitors across communities, much like we do when reviewing trends in smaller centres such as Atikokan crime and safety data.
Official RCMP Incident Details
According to the official report, the incident unfolded at approximately 1:00 a.m. on April 10, 2026, in the central area of Bunibonibee Cree Nation. A female driver on an ATV was stopped with assistance from the Oxford House RCMP and a First Nation Safety Officer. During the stop, officers noticed the barrel of a firearm visible from inside the ATV.
The woman was taken into custody without incident, and officers recovered a loaded firearm from the vehicle. Investigators later determined she was wanted on three separate arrest warrants from God’s Lake Narrows RCMP. The accused has been identified as Ashely Chubb, 34, of God’s Lake Narrows.
Following her arrest, Chubb was formally charged and remanded into custody. On April 13, 2026, she was released on conditions, with a scheduled court appearance on May 12, 2026, in God’s Lake Narrows. The investigation by RCMP remains ongoing.
Charges Laid
The accused, Ashely Chubb (34), from God’s Lake Narrows, Manitoba, is facing the following firearms-related charges:
- Careless storage of a firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm with a tampered serial number
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
This case underscores how firearms offences can surface during seemingly routine traffic stops. Similar patterns of weapons-related incidents appear in smaller and rural communities across Canada, not just in Manitoba but in other provinces as well, as reflected in places like Saddle Lake 125 crime and safety statistics.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident in Bunibonibee Cree Nation is a critical reminder of how quickly a routine roadside stop can reveal a significant public safety risk. A loaded firearm in a vehicle—especially one that appears to have an altered serial number—poses a direct threat not only to law enforcement but to everyone in the surrounding community.
For residents in Manitoba and other remote or northern communities, vigilance is essential. If you see weapons being transported unsafely, hear gunfire in unusual locations, or become aware of individuals possessing firearms contrary to regulations, report it to your local RCMP detachment or Crime Stoppers. Safely noting details such as vehicle type (for example, ATVs, trucks, or snowmobiles), location, direction of travel, and time of day can greatly assist investigators. Combined with strong community partnerships and proactive traffic enforcement, this kind of public awareness helps reduce the risk of firearm-related harm and supports safer streets and trails for everyone.
Official Source & Community Safety
This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the manitoba community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.
Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.