Arrest- CEW Deployment- 900 Block Ave. J. S.

A 20 year old man is facing charges following an unknown 9-1-1 call that resulted in Police deploying a Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW).

Shortly after 11:00p.m, on July 10, 2021, Police attended to a residence in the 900 block of Avenue J South for a call of an unknown problem. The responding officers were met at the door by a man who immediately became physically combative. A Conducted Energy Weapon was deployed and the male was taken into custody. He was assessed by Medavie Health Services personnel at the scene before being transported to SPS Detention. He was under the influence of an intoxicant.

The Saskatoon man is now facing a charge of Assaulting a Police Officer.

This incident will be reviewed in accordance with SPS policy.

(Occurrence Number: 21-70534)