Dauphin RCMP arrested a man on Main Street North after officers spotted him trespassing on a property during an afternoon patrol on November 18.
Police say officers approached a man known to them at around 3:00 p.m. and immediately noticed he had a large knife on his belt. When the officer instructed him not to reach for it, the man ignored the direction and moved toward the weapon.
RCMP say the officer was able to intervene and arrest him safely.
A search of the suspect uncovered a small amount of methamphetamine, Canadian currency and unmarked tobacco.
43-year-old Craig Shingoose from Dauphin, is charged with possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and possession of a scheduled substance.
Shingoose was remanded into custody.
Dauphin RCMP say the investigation is ongoing.
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