Saskatoon Police have arrested and charged a man with a number of charges relating to a stolen vehicle incident that resulted in a motor vehicle collision.
On June 14, 2026 at approximately 6:55 p.m., police received a report of a stolen vehicle. Police located the stolen vehicle approximate two hours later at the intersection of 22nd Street and Idylwyld Drive North where a high-risk traffic stop was conducted.
At this time, the vehicle’s owner also arrived on scene and attempted to remove the driver from the vehicle as police were conducting the traffic stop. The driver then began to flee in the vehicle; nearly striking a police officer. The suspect vehicle drove through a red traffic light where it struck another vehicle in the area of 22nd Street and 1st Avenue.
The driver of the other vehicle involved in the collision was transported to hospital by paramedics.
The driver of the stolen vehicle began to flee on foot but was located by officers shortly after. A Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) was discharged and the man was arrested without further incident.
The 27-year-old female owner of the vehicle who attempted to remove the driver from the stolen vehicle was arrested at the scene of the collision and charged with Obstruction.
The 27-year-old man has been charged with Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Evading Police, Assaulting a Peace Officer, Impaired Driving and Breaching Court-Imposed Conditions.
Both the man and woman involved in this incident are believed to be known to one another.
(Court Information Number: 991342153)
June 15, 2026 1:39 AM
Traffic restrictions on 22nd St E between 2nd Avenue and Pacific Avenue have since been lifted.
The Saskatoon Police Service would like to thank motorists for their patience during this time.
June 14, 2026 9:58 PM
Saskatoon Police are currently on scene of a motor vehicle collision on 22nd St E.
Traffic restrictions are currently in place on 22nd St E between 2nd Ave and Pacific Avenue.
As the investigation continues, motorists are asked to please use an alternate route.
Further updates will be shared when available.