Portage RCMP arrest 15-year-old after firearm incident

A firearms incident occurred at a residence in Oakville, on February 14, and was reported on the 18^th,

Police were informed that a male youth made threats to other youths while holding a firearm.

A search warrant was executed on February 24 at the residence in Oakville.

Officers seized multiple firearms, ammunition and several knives.

The 15-year-old has been charged with:

• Pointing a Firearm
• Uttering Threats
• Using a Firearm in the Commission of an Offence
• Careless Use of a Firearms
• Unsafe Storage of Firearms x4
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
• Possession of a Firearm when Knowing Possession is Unauthorized x4
• Fail to Comply

He was remanded into custody.

Portage la Prairie RCMP are still investigating.