At approximately 5:45am on June 16, 2011, while investigating a report of a disturbance, Portage la Prairie RCMP seized a quantity of cocaine.
Police responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in the 600 block of Spruce Bay in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Upon arrival, police located one male outside the residence and one male inside the residence.
Subsequent investigation revealed that both males had outstanding warrants for arrest. One male was found in possession of a joint of marijuana, while the second male was found in possession of 53 grams of cocaine, which has a value of approximately $4,200.
27-year-old Justin Catcheway of Swan Lake FN, Manitoba, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for property crime and was also charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. He was released on a promise to appear in Portage la Prairie Provincial Court on August 8, 2011.
30-year-old Perry Mousseau of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, was arrested on a warrant for failing to attend court for charges for the possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and was also charged with possession of the controlled substance, marijuana. He was held for court and then released on a Recognizance.
The RCMP encourages anyone who has information about drug related offences to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
