Boy-hissy reported at midway

CITY POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

************************* Male youth arrested for incidents at fair grounds

A 15-year-old youth was arrested on the 21st of May and charged with one count of assault, one count of resist arrest, one count of break and enter with intent, one count of escape custody, one count of person under 19 years consume liquor and failure to leave the premises when directed.

It is alleged that on the 21st of May at approximately 4 p.m., the accused was causing a disturbance in the area of the fair at the Pee Wee fair grounds and the Great Northern Resort and Conference Centre and was directed to leave by officers on duty at the fair.

Shortly afterwards the youth attempted to gain entry into the Campbell Amusement trailer and was chased off by employees.

A short time later, the accused returned once again and when being arrested by officers he resisted by pulling away and running away.

He was quickly apprehended by officers and again refused to put his hands behind his back and attempted to kick at officers.

It is further alleged that the accused spat at a fair employee that was assisting the arresting officer.

The accused, who was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the offence, is to appear in bail court this morning.

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