BAIL COMPLIANCE INVESTIGATION
One person arrested on Manitoulin Island for breaching release conditions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – M’Chigeeng First Nation, ON
Date: October 23, 2026
INCIDENT NUMBER: RM26000977
On October 20, 2026, the UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service (UCCM APS) initiated a bail violation investigation in Sheshegwaning First Nation.
As part of the UCCM APS’s ongoing bail compliance initiative, officers became aware of an individual allegedly breaching the conditions of a judicial release order. The individual was found to be present on Manitoulin Island, contrary to specific conditions imposed by the Ontario Court of Justice.
As a result of this investigation, Felicia WABEGIJIK, 37, has been charged with one count of Failure to Comply with a Release Order.
Through proactive enforcement and consistent follow-up, our officers are holding individuals accountable while reinforcing the importance of complying with court-ordered conditions. This incident marks another successful enforcement effort driven by the service’s targeted bail compliance initiative.
Community safety depends on strong collaboration between police and the communities we serve. The UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service reminds the public that protecting the safety, health and well-being of our communities requires us to work together. We need your help, your information and your assistance to effect meaningful change.
Your voice matters. Your community matters.
Contact:
Detective Staff Sergeant Brandon Leeson
UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service
Tel: 705-377-7135
Fax: 705-377-5583
Daniel Despatie
Deputy Chief of Police
UCCM Anishnaabe Police is a First Nations-run police service, serving six First Nation Communities on Manitoulin Island and on Highway 6 in Ontario. UCCM Anishnaabe Police works closely with the communities they serve to develop innovative, culturally responsive programs, enforce the law and improve community safety and wellness.
