Community Safety Alert: Cash, Gun and Weapons Seized in Norway House

Summary of Incident

On the morning of May 4, 2026, officers from Norway House RCMP responded to a request for assistance from First Nation Safety Officers (FNSOs) at a residence in the community of Norway House 17, Manitoba. During an ongoing complaint at the home, FNSOs observed a significant amount of cash, detained five individuals, and contacted RCMP for support.

RCMP officers attended the scene, reviewed what had occurred with the FNSOs, and arrested the five individuals for suspected possession of property obtained by crime. A search warrant was obtained and executed on the residence, leading to the seizure of cash, a loaded handgun, ammunition, body armour, knives, jewelry, and multiple electronic devices. Two adults have now been charged with property and firearms offences and remanded in custody, while three additional accused have been released on appearance notices for a future court date.

Official RCMP Details

According to the official report from Norway House RCMP in Manitoba:

• On May 4, 2026, at approximately 11:40 a.m., RCMP received a request from First Nation Safety Officers to attend a residence in the community.
• FNSOs were responding to a complaint inside the home when they noticed a quantity of cash and detained five individuals at the scene.
• RCMP members arrived, spoke with the FNSOs about what had occurred, and arrested the five individuals on suspicion of Possession of property obtained by crime.
• Investigators drafted and executed a search warrant for the residence.

Items Seized from the Residence

• Cash (quantity not specified)
• A loaded 9mm handgun
• Ammunition
• Body armour
• Several knives
• Pieces of jewelry
• Numerous electronic devices

Charged Individuals and Alleged Offences

Two adults are facing property and firearms-related charges and have been held in custody:

• Brock Mann, 25, from Winnipeg
  • Charged with Possession of property obtained by crime
  • Charged with multiple firearm-related offences (specific counts not detailed by RCMP)
  • Remanded into custody
• Chelsea Queskekapow, 37, from Kinosao Sipi Cree Nation
  • Charged with Possession of property obtained by crime
  • Charged with multiple firearm-related offences (specific counts not detailed by RCMP)
  • Remanded into custody

Three additional accused are facing property-related charges and have been released with future court dates:

• A 38-year-old female from Kinosao Sipi Cree Nation
  • Released on an Appearance Notice
  • To face a charge of Possession of property obtained by crime at a later court appearance
• A 17-year-old male from Kinosao Sipi Cree Nation
  • Released on an Appearance Notice
  • To face a charge of Possession of property obtained by crime
• A 16-year-old female from Kinosao Sipi Cree Nation
  • Released on an Appearance Notice
  • To face a charge of Possession of property obtained by crime

Norway House RCMP state that the investigation into this matter is ongoing. For broader context on trends in the area, residents can review Norway House 17 crime statistics and safety data as part of their awareness and planning.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident underscores the serious risk posed when firearms, body armour, and cash suspected to be linked to crime are found within residential settings in Manitoba communities. The coordinated response between First Nation Safety Officers and RCMP in Norway House demonstrates how local safety partners can disrupt potentially dangerous activity before it escalates.

For residents, remaining attentive to unusual activity—such as frequent short visits to a residence, visible weapons, or unexplained cash—can be an important part of community safety. While members of the public should never put themselves in harm’s way or attempt to intervene directly, promptly reporting suspicious situations to local police or community safety officers can help prevent firearms and other weapons from being used in violent offences. CrimeCanada.ca’s mission is to provide clear information and ongoing safety alerts so individuals and families can stay informed, make safer choices, and work together with law enforcement to strengthen community security across Manitoba.

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.