Portage RCMP arrest teenager for carrying bear spray

Portage la Prairie RCMP arrested a Portage boy after he was found to have bear spray in his possession.

According to the police report, the Portage RCMP got word of an incident of a teenager in possession of bear spray leaving an area in the 200 block of Royal Road South just after 7:00 p.m. on April 22nd.

The 15-year-old was located a short distance away and was placed under arrest and faces charges of Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purposes and Carrying a Concealed Weapon.

The youth was released to appear in court at a later date with imposed conditions.