Saskatoon Police charged three persons over the weekend in relation to separate incidents involving bear spray.

25-27186 - At approximately 11:00 a.m., February 28, 2025, a patrol officer observed a physical altercation in the area of 3rd Avenue North and 23rd Street East and learned bear spray had been deployed. The officer detained the group for a weapons investigation which resulted in a can of bear spray being located. A 34-year-old man is charged with Possession of a Dangerous Weapon (x2), Carrying a Concealed Weapon, and breach of court-imposed conditions.

25 -28158 - Shortly after 9:00 p.m., March 1, 2025, Police responded to the area of 20th Street and Avenue B South after reports that a bus driver was a victim of a bear spray attack. Further investigation located the suspects a short distance away. A 15-year-old female was found in possession of a can of bear spray and attempted to resist arrest. She is charged with Assaulting a Police Officer (x2), Assault with a Weapon (x2), Possession of Dangerous Weapon, Carrying Concealed Weapon, and Resisting Arrest. (Court Info #991296374).

25-28638 - At approximately 9:30 p.m., March 2, 2025, it was reported that bear spray had been deployed on a transit bus in 200 block 23rd Street East. Police arrived on scene within minutes of the report and observed the suspects fleeing on foot. A 14-year-old male was arrested and found to be in possession of a can of bear spray. He is charged with Assault with a Weapon and Mischief. (Court Info # 991296423)