15-year-old teen charged following disturbance at Lakeside Park

05/24/2026 at 06:55 AM
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A 15-year-old boy has been arrested following a disturbance at Lakeside Park.

On Friday May 22nd around 9:50pm, police were called to Lakeside Park in St. Catharines following reports of someone carrying a firearm.

When police arrived on scene, officers located and arrested the suspect.

A black imitation firearm and bear spray were seized.

The 15-year-old boy was charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and carrying a concealed weapon.

Anyone with additional information about this incident are asked to contact police at (905) 688-4111, option 3, extension 1008873.