A conducted energy weapon was deployed yesterday evening after officers responded to a disturbance.

At approximately 6:30 p.m., May 4, 2022, Patrol officers responded to a report of a man acting erratically and causing disturbance in the area of 4th Avenue North and Queen Street. Upon police arrival, they located the individual in a nearby back alley and attempted to speak to him. The man then began approaching officers in a threatening manner and indicating he was concealing a firearm. One of the responding officers successfully deployed a conducted energy weapon and the man was taken into custody without incident. The man was apprehended under the Mental Health Services Act and transported to hospital.

A firearm was not located.

This incident will be reviewed in accordance to policy.