One male is in custody this morning following an incident that resulted in police deploying a conducted energy weapon (CEW)

At approximately 11:50 p.m. October 2nd, 2020, Patrol officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute at a residence in the 100 block of Imperial Street. A 45 year old male had assaulted a female and when officers attempted to take him into custody he initially threatened to fight officers however he then threatened self harm with a pair of scissors. A CEW was deployed along with pepper spray and the man was taken into custody without further incident.

The 45 year old man was check by paramedics at the scene before being transported to SPS detention. He is charged with Domestic Assault and Breach of Release Conditions and will appear before a Justice of the Peace later today.