Five people have been arrested by the Saskatoon Police Service and face firearm charges, after trying to evade police on Thursday night.

Just before midnight on March 31st, 2022, police observed a vehicle believed to be stolen, and attempted a traffic stop near the intersection of 22nd Street West and Witney Avenue. The vehicle failed to stop for officers and eventually proceeded onto Idylwyld Drive, heading northbound. Stop sticks were successfully deployed at Marquis Drive, but the vehicle continued on Highway 12, without both front tires, towards Martensville.

Shortly before reaching Township Road 380, the vehicle stopped and Tactical Support Unit officers assisted in performing a high-risk vehicle stop. After approximately 30 minutes, five people left the vehicle and were safely taken into custody. Upon searching the vehicle a loaded rifle was found inside.

A 45-year-old man is charged with Dangerous Driving, Evading Police, Prohibited Operation of a Vehicle, Breach of Conditions and seven firearm related charges.

Four women, ages 28, 24 and 22 face multiple firearm related charges.