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Virden RCMP make arrest in March homicide - Sioux Valley Dakota Nation
Update - Virden RCMP investigating homicide - May 4, 2024 On May 2, 2024, RCMP Major Crime Services charged a 29-year-old female of Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, with Manslaughter in relation to the March 6, 2024, homicide of a 64-year-old male in Sioux Valley Dakota Nation. A warrant for her arrest was obtained and on May 3, 2024, HART was arrested with the assistance of the Brandon Police Service. The accused was remanded in custody. RCMP Major Crime Services continue to investigate. ----- Arrest Warrant Executed – Manslaughter - Brandon Police Service May 4, 2024 At approx. 11:15 AM Friday, officers attended an address in Brandon, based on a tip provided, that suspect of an outstanding RCMP warrant may be located there. Officers attended and located the 29-year-old female on the strength of the warrant for manslaughter. The warrant stemmed from an incident that occurred in early March of 2024 on Sioux Valley Dakota Nation. The suspect was turned over to members of the RCMP D Division’s Major Crime Unit. -------------------------------------------------------- Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, Manitoba March 7, 2024 2024-297629 Virden RCMP investigating homicide On March 6, 2024, at approximately 10:05 am, a First Nation Safety Officer responded to a well-being check at a residence in Sioux Valley Dakota Nation. Upon arrival he discovered a deceased 64-year-old male from Sioux Valley Dakota Nation. Virden RCMP attended and the matter is being investigated as a homicide. Virden RCMP along with Major Crime Services and Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate.