Russell RCMP arrest pair after officer punched while investigating assault

June 23, 2026 - Russell, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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On June 17, at approximately 3:30 a.m., RCMP responded to a report of an assault occurring at a residence on Augusta Street East, in Russell.

Officers learned that a 20-year-old female had attended a party at a nearby home when she was repeatedly punched and kicked by another female. Paramedics subsequently treated the female for her injuries.

RCMP went to the home where the party was still in progress and were greeted by a 29-year-old male who was known to police. After initially trying to shake an officer’s hand, the suspect punched the officer in the side of the head. The officer took the suspect to the ground and arrested him.

Officers then located the female suspect in the initial assault and took her into custody.

Maverick Oudie, 29, of Dauphin is charged with:

• Assaulting a police officer; and
• Resisting a peace officer.

Tanis Cooke, 25, of Waywayseecappo First Nation is charged with assault.

Both were released on a notice to appear.