Woman accused of taking man hostage

A 31-year-old Long Plain First Nation woman is accused of holding a man hostage in the community.

Manitoba First Nations Police Service officers received a call on the morning of May 18 from an “erratic male,” who said he was being held against his will, a Wednesday news release stated.

Police caught up with the man and “ensured his safety,” the release said.

MFNPS and RCMP executed a search warrant at the woman’s home on May 25 and arrested her.

Melanie Nicole Meeches has been charged with multiple offences including forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, administering a noxious thing, extortion and possession of cocaine.

Police asked anyone with information to contact the MFNPS Sandy Bay First Nation detachment at 204-843-7705, or the MFNPS tips line anonymously at 1-833-978-0048 or by email at TIPS@mfnp.ca.