Possess Weapon Dangerous / Administer Noxious Substance
At approximatley 6:45 PM Friday, police were called to the Keystone Centre for a disturbance where several males had discharged bear spray in the Manitoba Room during an event.
Upon arrival officers were able to apprehend the main suspect of the incident, a 17-year-old Brandon male. At the time of his arrest, the suspect, who has extensive history with police, was found in possession of the can of bear spray as well as a concealed knife.
The youth was held overnight for court charged with 2 counts of possess weapon for a dangerous purpose, administer noxious substance, carry concealed weapon, 2 counts of breach of release order, 4 counts of breach of probation.
Although there were several people in the Manitoba Room suffering from the effects of the bear spray, BPS is not aware of any with lasting injuries.
A second youth (17) believed to be somewhat involved, was located a short time later still on the property. He was highly intoxicated at the time and was found with a half bottle of liquor concealed in his pants at the time of his arrest. He was held for several hours at the Police Service but has since been released with 2 charges under the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act.
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