Man arrested in kidnapping case

An arrest has been made in a case that began three-and-a-half years ago, in southeast Manitoba.

On June 23, 2019, Manitoba RCMP received a report of an attempted abduction of a 16-year-old female on Ste. Anne’s Road located in the RM of Tache. Officers from St-Pierre-Jolys, Steinbach and our Police Dog Services responded to this complaint as the victim was located at a residence near Landmark.

As a result of recent information provided to RCMP Major Crime Services, several key pieces of evidence was obtained that secured charges against the accused.

On Jan. 10, 2023, 24-year-old Hercules Nicholas Chief, of Steinbach, was arrested and remanded into custody on charges of Kidnapping, Assault with a Weapon, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x2 and Theft of a truck.

“It is my sincere hope that the arrest of this suspect, who remains in custody, brings some closure to the victim and reassurance to the community that we will do all we can to solve these serious crimes, ” said Assistant Commissioner Rob Hill, Commanding Officer of the Manitoba RCMP.