Man arrested for allegedly carrying bear spray at Dartmouth, N.S., carnival

A Halifax Regional Police shoulder badge is pictured. (Source: Callum Smith/CTV News Atlantic)

An 18-year-old man is facing a weapons charge after police allegedly found him with bear spray at a Dartmouth, N.S., carnival on Saturday evening.

Halifax Regional Police responded to a call to the Dartmouth Spring Carnival at 219 Main St. around 5:50 p.m. They found the man carrying bear spray and took him into custody, according to a news release.

Aiden Dempsey was scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday to face charges of:

• possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace
• disguise with intent
• breach of probation order.

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