On August 30, 2023, at approximately 10:15 pm, The Pas RCMP responded to two reports of a male in possession of a hammer on 7th Street, in The Pas, who was attempting to hit passing vehicles.

 

Officers immediately responded and located the suspect in the middle of the street. The suspect fled on foot but was arrested without incident after a brief pursuit.

 

A search of the suspect resulted in the seizure of a knife, pepper spray and a hammer.

 

Justin Charlette, 22, of The Pas, has been charged with;

 

Carrying a Concealed Weapon x2

Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose x3

Fail to Comply x3

 

He was released from custody on a Release order with conditions.