Regina teen charged with assault with a weapon, uttering threats, police say
Regina Police Service headquarters. (File image)
A 16-year-old boy is facing charges after police say he threatened others at a home on Young Street while in possession of a gun.
According to a Regina Police Service (RPS) news release, officers were called to the home around 8:20 Saturday night.
After an investigation, the teen was placed under arrest upon returning to his home, RPS said.
He’s been charged with assault with a weapon, uttering threats, failing to comply with a disposition and failing to comply with a release order.
Police said they did not recover the gun used in the alleged incident.
The teen is scheduled to appear in court on May 1.
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