Portage la Prairie RCMP make arrest after firearm incident

Portage la Prairie, Manitoba – On February 18, 2023, Portage la Prairie RCMP received a report of a firearms incident that occurred at a residence in Oakville, on February 14, 2023. It was reported that a male youth was in possession of a firearm and made a threat to other youths.

On February 24, RCMP executed a search warrant at the residence in Oakville.

Officers seized multiple firearms, ammunition and several knives.

Officers seized multiple firearms, ammunition and several knives.
Officers seized multiple firearms, ammunition and several knives.

A 15-year-old male youth 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 continue to investigate.

Portage la Prairie RCMP

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