News release
Portage la Prairie RCMP arrest male youth after threats made
April 27, 2026
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Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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On April 23, at approximately 7:20 p.m., Portage la Prairie responded to a report of a male youth who had made threats while armed with bear mace.
The 17-year-old youth had gone to the home of a female youth he knew, made threats and then left.
Officers investigating the incident subsequently learned the youth was bound by a release order to remain at home 24 hours per day.
The youth was arrested at his residence and faces charges of:
- Uttering threats;
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon;
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
- Assault with a weapon; and
- Failure to comply x2.
He remains in custody.