A Portage la Prairie man has been charged after he was found with a loaded firearm last Friday afternoon.
Portage RCMP saw 24-year-old Shawn Francouer walking on 2nd Street NW around 2 p.m. and he attempted to evade the officer.
When police approached him, the suspect allegedly grabbed what looked like the handle of a firearm and fled on foot. The officer told him to stop and that he was under arrest. After a short foot chase, he was caught, and arrested.
Francouer faces the following charges:
- Possession of Prohibited Weapon When Knowing Possession Unauthorized
- Weapons Possession Contrary to an Order (x2)
- Possession of Prohibited Weapon with Ammo without a Licence
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Carry Concealed Weapon
- Resist Arrest
- Possession of Methamphetamines
He was remanded into custody.