At 8:30 p.m. on October 2, 2019, the Saskatoon Police Service was called to the 100 block of 1 Av N for a suspicious male. An officer located the male and initiated an investigation. The suspect male obstructed the officer by providing a false name. The male then resisted arrest and an altercation ensued. A member of the public observed the altercation and aided the officer subdue the suspect. Other officers arrived and the male was taken into custody.
A 29 year old male will be in court today charged with Obstruction, Assault on a Police Officer, Failing to Comply with Court Conditions and numerous warrants for his arrest.
The Saskatoon Police Service is grateful for the assistance provided by the member of the public.