Stolen Vehicle/CEW Deployment/Sawed-Off Rifle Recovered - Circle Dr. Near Airport Dr.

A 19 year old male was arrested following an incident involving a stolen vehicle on November 25, 2022 that began shortly after 8:00 p.m., resulting in Police deploying a Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW).

An on duty SPS Member observed a vehicle that had been previously reported stolen from Regina entering the city on Highway 11 near Vic Blvd. A tire deflation device was successfully deployed and the vehicle was followed and stopped on Circle Dr. near Airport Dr. where the male refused to comply with demands to surrender himself for arrest. The male was attempting to take flight from Officers at which point a CEW was deployed successfully and he was taken into custody without further incident. A sawed-off rifle was recovered from the vehicle.

The accused was wanted for being Unlawfully at Large. In addition he is charged with Possession of Stolen Property and a number of firearm related charges.

The incident will be reviewed in accordance with policy.

(Occurrence Number: 22-141068)