Portage RCMP officers attended a local business just before 2 am this morning to arrest a suspect on outstanding warrants for Assault, Theft Under $5000, and Failure to Comply with a Recognizance.
The 20-year-old, Mateo Roulette attempted to flee the premises when the officers showed up.
The officers told him he was under arrest and ordered him to stop, instead, he started to run away and drop items from a backpack he was carrying.
The 32-year-old female he was with attempted to assist him in his escape.
While Roulette was running from the police, he got rid of a loaded firearm which police immediately retrieved.
In the backpack, a machete, prohibited firearm, various ammunition, prescription drugs not belonging to Roulette and multiple cell phones were found.
More ammunition was found on Roulette when he was searched.
He has been charged with Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose as well as several related firearm charges. He is also facing charges of Resist Arrest and multiple Failure to Comply with charges. He remains in custody.
The female was also arrested and will be charged with Obstruction as well as Possession of a Controlled Substance for a baggie of powder believed to be methamphetamine. She has been released on a Promise to Appear.
The investigation continues.
