15-year-old arrested after disturbance at St. Catharines park

Niagara police have arrested a 15-year-old boy after a Friday night disturbance at Lakeside Park in St. Catharines.

Officers say witnesses reported observing several physical disturbances that occurred prior to police arriving on scene.

Witnesses report that a male suspect brandished a loaded firearm. Officers later located and arrested a male matching the description of the suspect.

Authorities seized a black imitation firearm and bear spray.

As a result, a 15-year-old boy is charged with the following offences:

• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
• Carry Concealed Weapon

The teen’s identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act of Canada.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact police at (905) 688-4111, option 3, ext. 1008873.

Those wishing to provide information anonymously can do so through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or via their website.

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