Portage la Prairie RCMP responded to a report of a disturbance on 5th Avenue NE that led to the seizure of drugs and weapons.
Last Tuesday, at 8:20 p.m., officers attended and were advised that a 31-year-old woman from Winnipeg had been assaulted by a 53-year-old man from Portage, who a 37-year-old man from the RM of Portage then assaulted. Police reported no injuries.
The 37-year-old was placed under arrest, and upon a search, officers located a filleting knife tucked into his boot. The 53-year-old was placed under arrest, and upon a search, officers discovered a small quantity of drugs believed to be methamphetamine and fentanyl.
As a result of this investigation, officers with the Portage RCMP General Investigative Section (GIS), along with officers from the Portage Detachment, conducted a search warrant at this residence and seized an additional amount of methamphetamine, fentanyl, several weapons and drug-related paraphernalia.
37-year-old Rambo Roulette was remanded into custody on charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose.
53-year-old Jeremy Whincup was remanded into custody on charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x2, Weapons Possession Contrary to Order x3, Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon x2 and Assault on a Police Officer.
Portage la Prairie RCMP continue to investigate.