On Friday at around 3:19 am, Manitoba First Nations Police were called to a residence the Birdtail Sioux First Nation, in response to an assault.

When Police arrived they found the victim who was suffering from head injuries and learned the suspect had left the scene.

The MFNPS K9 Unit went to the suspects last known location where newly trained K-9 CETO located a track leading into the bush where the suspect was hiding. The suspect was immediately arrested.

This is the first arrest by the Manitoba First Nations Police K-9 Unit and CETO who finished his training on May 15th.

The adult male from Killarney was transported to the Waywayseecappo detachment and appeared in court later Friday afternoon.