August 21 2020

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Nickel Belt News Volume 60 • Issue 34

Friday, August 21, 2020

Thompson, Manitoba

Serving the Norman Region since 1961

Three men from Quebec with 70 fake IDs arrested in Norway House for identity theft

Three men from Quebec were arrested for identity theft and other charges Aug. 6 after Norway House RCMP pulled them over and found 70 fake IDs in their vehicle. Police were alerted about the vehicle around 8:35 p.m., after it went through the community’s COVID-19 checkpoint, with the occupants appearing not to know where they were going and refusing to answer multiple questions. Officers located and stopped the vehicle and their subsequent investigation led to a search, which also turned up cash, multiple cell phones and pepper spray. Beni Gileza, 32, of Chateauguay, is charged with 31 counts of identity theft, three counts of possessing a forged document, three counts of failing to comply with court-ordered condition, identity fraud, possessing property obtained by crime, unauthorized possession of a weapon and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Sekou Toure, 19, also from Chateauguay, is charged with 31 counts of identity theft, two counts of possessing a forged document, two counts of failing to comply with court-ordered conditions, identity fraud, possess-

RCMP photo Three men from Quebec were arrested Aug. 6 by Norway House RCMP officers who found cash, several cell phones, pepper spray and more than 70 counterfeit IDs in their vehicle. ing property obtained by crime, unauthorized possession of a weapon and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Wesnerlens Jordonne,

Sherridon man charged with manslaughter after 62-year-old dies of injuries sustained in Cranberry Portage assault A 41-year-old Sherridon man has been charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of a 62-year-old man from Cranberry Portage. Jeremiah Colquhoun was arrested and charged Aug. 12. He was remanded into custody pending an appearance in provincial court in The Pas Aug. 17. The charge relates to an assault that occurred on McLean Street in Cranberry Portage around 8:15 p.m. Aug. 7. Responding Cranberry Portage RCMP

officers found an injured man who was taken to hospital and died of his injuries Aug. 10. Cranberry Portage RCMP, Major Crime Services and Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate the death.

22, of Mercier, is charged with 31 counts of identity theft, two counts of possessing a forged document, identity fraud, possessing property obtained

by crime, unauthorized possession of a weapon and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose. The trio appeared before a judge and were released

with a court date of Oct. 7. Norway House RCMP continue to investigate and ask anyone with information about this incident to call the detachment at

204-359-6483 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. Secure tips can also be submitted online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Island Lake RCMP seeking 16-year-old female last seen in Garden Hill July 20 Island Lake RCMP are asking the public to help them locate a 16-year-old Garden Hill First Nation female last seen July 20. Tammy Jerilynn Nattaway was reported missing July 31 and it is possible she may be have travelled to St. Theresa Point or Wasagamack, say police, who, along with Nattaway’s family, are concerned for her well being. Previously RCMP said she may have been in Winnipeg. More than 300 volunteers and an RCMP search team have been combing the area for Nattaway for the past two weeks, going houseto-house and through wooded areas and waterways, CTV Winnipeg reported Aug. 16. Nattaway is about five feet tall and approximately 100 pounds with short black hair and brown eyes. She has not been active on social media since she was last seen. Anyone with information about Nattaway’s location can call Island Lake RCMP at 204RCMP photo 456-2626 or Crime Stoppers anonymously Tammy Jerilynn Nattaway of Garden Hill First Nation was at 1-800-222-8477. Secure tips can also be last seen July 20 and reported missing July 31 and it is submitted online at www.manitobacrimespossible she may be in St. Theresa Point or Wasgamack. toppers.com.


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