Regina Police have arrested four teenaged men in connection to a firearms and weapons incident that took place near the Coronation Park neighborhood.
Police were first called to the 2700 block of 5th Ave. early Tuesday morning for a group of men pointing a firearm. A similar call was also made from the 1200 block of Angus Street.
According to initial reports, the group had two firearms and a machete. Police also observed a broken window on the 3000 block of 5th Ave.
A number of officers were called to the area to assist with the search, and were able to find the four suspects. An improvised firearm, a bladed weapon and a concealed baseball bat were recovered in the arrest.
A 15-year-old youth who cannot be named faces the following charges:
- Possession of a weapon for a purpose dangerous to public peace,
- Carrying a concealed weapon,
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm,
- Assault with a weapon.
The 15-year-old suspect made his first court appearance in Youth Court on Tuesday afternoon.
Meanwhile, two 17-year-old’s are also facing charges. One of the suspects faces the following:
- Carrying a concealed weapon (wrist-mounted knives),
- Mischief under $5,000.
The other 17-year-old faces similar charges:
- Carrying a concealed weapon (baseball bat),
- Mischief under $5,000.
Regina resident 18-year-old Dante Linklater is charged with the following:
- Obstruct peace officer,
- Breach of undertaking,
- Mischief under $5,000.
Both 17-year-old’s and Linklater will appear in court October 19, with the accused young offenders appearing in Youth Court, and Linklater appearing in Provincial Court.
Police are still investigating this incident. Anyone with more information are asked to contact RPS or Crime Stoppers.
