At approximately 8:30pm on January 29, 2014, Portage la Prairie RCMP were dispatched to a report of a disturbance at a residence in the first block of 4th Street NE in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. While attending to that disturbance, police noted a second disturbance in progress at a residence in the 100 block of 4th Street NE.
Police noted a male fleeing the residence and were advised by the occupants that the male had gained illegal entry while three females were inside. The suspect had entered the residence moving to different parts of the home before fleeing through the front door when he realized he could not get out the back door. No injuries were reported from this incident.
After a short foot pursuit police apprehended the suspect. Upon apprehension he was found to be in possession of Bear Mace. 22-year-old Kelly Meeches of Dakota Tipi First Nation, Manitoba has been charged with break and enter to a dwelling house, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, resisting arrest and failing to comply with a court order.
