Dauphin RCMP Lay Multiple Assault and Robbery Charges
Community Safety Alert for Dauphin, Manitoba
On May 15, 2026, officers from the RCMP in Dauphin, Manitoba responded to an early-morning assault at a restaurant on the 1500 block of Main Street. A 47-year-old man was allegedly struck with his own walking cane during an argument, and the cane was then taken from him. The suspect was arrested later that same day and released on conditions.
Three days later, on May 18, 2026, RCMP members were again called to a separate assault, this time at a store on 1st Avenue Northeast in Dauphin. A 16-year-old store employee reported being threatened and then having a rock thrown at him in the parking lot by a man who was already prohibited from being on the property. No injuries were reported in either incident, and police quickly located and arrested the suspect.
Official RCMP Details
According to the official RCMP release, the first incident occurred at approximately 4:10 a.m. on May 15, inside a restaurant on the 1500 block of Main Street in Dauphin. The suspect and a 47-year-old man were seated together when a dispute broke out. Police report that the suspect allegedly took the victim’s walking cane, struck him with it, and then left the business carrying the cane. The victim did not require medical treatment.
Later that day, RCMP officers arrested the suspect without incident and released him with conditions pending further investigation.
The second incident was reported on May 18 at about 1:20 p.m. at a store on 1st Avenue Northeast in Dauphin. Police say the same suspect, who is barred from attending that store, was in the parking lot when a 16-year-old male employee advised him he was not allowed on the property. The suspect allegedly threatened the youth, briefly stepped away, then returned and threw a rock at him. No physical injuries were reported.
RCMP officers located the suspect shortly after this second incident and arrested him.
The accused, 21-year-old Raiden Oshawee of Dauphin, has been charged in relation to both occurrences. The charges listed by police include:
- Robbery
- Assault with a weapon
- Uttering threats
Police report that Oshawee has been remanded into custody following these charges.
For residents seeking broader context on local trends, CrimeCanada.ca maintains detailed crime statistics and safety data for the City of Dauphin, as well as data for nearby communities such as Dauphin River 48A.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, these incidents highlight how quickly everyday disagreements and property disputes can escalate into assaults, especially when weapons such as walking canes, rocks, or other readily available objects are involved. Even though no injuries were reported in these Dauphin incidents, threats and assaults in public places like restaurants and retail parking lots create anxiety for workers, customers, and nearby residents.
For communities across Manitoba, CrimeCanada.ca encourages a few key safety practices: if you witness a dispute beginning to escalate, keep a safe distance and contact police rather than intervening physically; store owners and staff should follow their workplace safety policies when dealing with banned individuals or disruptive behaviour; and anyone who feels threatened should prioritize getting to safety and calling authorities. Timely reporting of violent or threatening conduct helps police respond quickly and supports a safer environment 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.