Police seeking man who failed to appear in court

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Police are searching for a man who failed to appear in court last fall after being charged with fleeing a traffic stop.

The Manitoba First Nations Police was doing traffic enforcement in Opaskwayak Cree Nation on July 20, 2024, when a vehicle sped off. Officers did not pursue the vehicle because of safety concerns.

The vehicle was found abandoned a short time later, and a police dog tracked a suspect. Police arrested a man, who was charged with dangerous driving, flight from a peace officer, resisting or obstructing a police officer and driving while disqualified. The latter is a Highway Traffic Act offence.

William Alexander Buck, 36, was later released, with a scheduled court appearance in October. A warrant for his arrest was issued after he failed to appear in court. Police have not been able to find him since.

The MFNPS asked anyone who knows where Buck is to contact its Opaskwayak detachment at 204-623-8200 or the tips line anonymously at 1-833-978-0048 or TIPS@mfnp.ca.