The Provincial Court office in Portage la Prairie was the site of an assault.

The office is located on Tupper Street North, and on March 9, at about 11:00 a.m., Portage RCMP responded after a 34-year-old man was being searched as he entered Provincial Court and was found to be in possession of methamphetamine.

Sheriffs proceeded to place him under arrest when he became combative and assaulted them. A 13-year-old female who was with him intervened and also assaulted the sheriffs during the arrest. The sheriffs were able to gain control and arrested both suspects.

RCMP attended and took both suspects into custody.

A 34-year-old man from Portage la Prairie has been charged with:

  • Assaulting a Peace Officer x2
  • and Resisting Arrest x 2.

He was remanded into custody.

A 13-year-old female from Portage la Prairie is facing charges of

  • Assaulting a Peace Officer x3
  • and Resisting Arrest.

She was released and is scheduled to appear in court on May 30, 2022.

The victims, a 30-year-old man and a 27-year-old man, received minor physical injuries, and were treated and released.

Portage la Prairie RCMP continue to investigate.