18-year-old faces charges after bringing bear spray to carnival

Halifax Regional Police headquarters is shown in Halifax on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

Posted May 20, 2026 04:58:57 AM.

Last Updated May 20, 2026 11:00:18 AM.

Police arrested a man over the weekend after an incident at the Dartmouth Spring Carnival on Saturday.

Halifax Regional Police say they were called just before 6 p.m. to the Main Street midway about reports of a man carrying bear spray.

Police did not release many details but did say the suspect was an 18-year-old who was taken into custody without incident.

He appeared in provincial court on Tuesday to face possession of a weapon dangerours to public peace.

Other charges included disguise with intent and breach of probation.

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