Saskatoon Police Service News Release

Charges Laid - Bear Spray - 600 Block of Spadina Crescent East

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:11:02 +0000

Two male youths are facing charges following an assault and bear spray incident over the weekend.

On August 22, 2026 at approximately 3:10 a.m., police were called to the 600 block of Spadina Crescent East for a report on an injured person.

Officers arrived on scene and located a 55-year-old man and a 49-year-old man who had been the victims of a bear spray incident. The 49-year-old man was also assaulted. He was transported to hospital by paramedics with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries for further medical treatment.

Shortly after, officers located a group of people matching the suspect descriptions. A male and female both ran from police, while two additional males and females did not run and were detained. The female who ran was apprehended shortly after. One of the males was found to be in possession of bear spray.

As a result, a 15-year-old male has been charged with Obstructing a Peace Officer and breaching court-imposed conditions. A 17-year-old male youth has been charged with:

Assault with a Weapon (x2);

Carrying a Concealed Weapon; and

Possession of a Weapon.

Both male youths were scheduled to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on August 24, 2026.

(Court Information Number: 991349175, 991349178)

(Occurrence Number: 26-121182)

Charges Laid - Evade Police Incidents

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:16:07 +0000

With the assistance of the Air Support Unit (ASU), multiple people were arrested and face charges following two separate evade police incidents over the weekend.

At around 9:20 p.m. on August 23, 2026, police observed a truck driving in an aggressive manner westbound on 33rd Street near Avenue I North. As officers pulled up to the vehicle in the area of Avenue Y North and Marlborough Crescent, it fled at a high rate of speed.

ASU monitored the vehicle to the area of Massey Drive and Confederation Drive, and observed a man exiting the vehicle and running away. He was arrested by patrol officers a short distance away from the abandoned vehicle.

The 42-year-old man has been charged with:

Dangerous Driving;

Evading Police;

Possession of Stolen Property Over $5000; and

Failure to Stop at the Scene of a Collision.

(Court Information Number: 991349236)

(Occurrence Number: 26-121939)

Then at approximately 1:55 a.m. on August 24, 2026, police attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Avenue R and 20th Street West. The vehicle did not stop for police and began to drive away and was observed disobeying multiple red lights.

The Air Support Unit was able to follow the vehicle and patrol officers successfully deployed a tire deflation device at the intersection of 33rd Street and Idylwyld which resulted in the vehicle being disabled as it approached the 51st Street off-ramp.

Two occupants began to run away; however, ASU guided ground units to the suspects location where both were arrested without further incident.

As a result, a 28-year-old man has been charged with Possession of Stolen Property Over $5000 and breaching court-imposed conditions. A 32-year-old woman has been charged with:

Dangerous Driving;

Evading Police;

Possession of Stolen Property Over $5000; and

Breaching Court-Imposed Conditions.

(Court Information Number(s): 991349280)

(Occurrence Number: 26-122035)

Charges Laid - Assault P.O. - 1600 Block of Avenue B North

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:43:01 +0000

Two men have been arrested following an incident where a police officer was assaulted and bear sprayed.

On August 22, 2026 at approximately 12:40 p.m., police were called to the 1600 block of Avenue B North for a report of an assault.

When officers arrived, they learned one of the men had multiple outstanding warrants. While taking him into custody, he attempted to flee by kicking one of the responding officers. A physical struggle ensued, during which a second man approached officers and discharged bear spray in their direction.

While the first man was taken into custody, the man that discharged the bear spray fled but through continued investigation, was arrested on August 23, 2026.

As a result, one of the men, aged 33, has been charged with Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest, Personation with Intent and breaching court-imposed conditions.

The other 33-year-old man has been charged with:

Assaulting a Peace Officer with a Weapon;

Possession of a Weapon;

Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order; and

Obstructing a Peace Officer.

Both men are scheduled to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on August 24, 2026

(Court Information Number(s): 991349183, 991349222)

(Occurrence Number: 26-121327)

Arrest - Aggravated Assault - 300 Block of Dunlop Street

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:02:14 +0000

One woman was arrested following a weapons call on Saturday night.

On August 22, 2026 at approximately 11:10 p.m., police were dispatched to the 300 block of Dunlop Street for a weapons call involving a knife.

Arriving officers located a man with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries consistent with a stabbing. A woman was arrested on scene without further incident. The victim and suspect were believed to be known to each other.

As a result, the 32-year-old woman has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Breach of Court-Imposed Conditions.

(Court Information Number: 991349199)

(Occurrence Number: 26-121541)

Weapons Offences - 2000 block 8th Street East

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:54:55 +0000

A 36 year old man is facing charges following an incident where staff at a business were threatened with a gun yesterday.

At approximately 9:30 p.m., August 20, 2026, an officer was attending to the business in the 2000 block of 8th Street East on another matter. Staff reported that an unknown male had just left the store after threatening them with a gun. The male was quickly located outside and found to be in possession of a knife. An air soft pistol was found on the ground beside him. He was taken into custody without incident and found to have firearm prohibitions from Saskatoon, Buffalo Narrows, Warman and Grand Cache, Alberta.

He is now facing two counts of Possession of a Weapon Dangerous to the Public Peace and a number of firearm related charges.

Court information #991349065.

(Occurrence Number: 26- 120457)

Update - Traffic Advisory - Collision - 100 block Circle Drive West/ 300 block Circle Drive West

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:35:16 +0000

Traffic restrictions in the area of Circle Drive West and Idylwyld Drive North have been lifted as members of the Saskatoon Police Service Collision Analyst Unit continue to investigate a collision that occurred in the 100 block of Circle Drive West at approximately 6:30 a.m., August 21, 2026.

Initial reports indicate that a truck was travelling westbound at a high rate of speed when it struck another vehicle and rolled into the parking lot of a hotel. The two vehicle operators did not suffer serious injuries.

At approximately 6:50 a.m., a single vehicle collision occurred involving a motorcycle in the 300 block of Circle Drive West. There were also no serious injuries in that collision.

(Occurrence Number: 26-120610)

Traffic Restrictions - Circle Drive North

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:20:25 +0000

The Saskatoon Police are currently investigating a collision on Circle Drive North between Avenue C North and Idylwyld Drive North.

Traffic restrictions are in place for both east and west bound traffic on Circle Drive. However, north and south bound traffic for both Avenue C North and Idylwyld Drive North continue to flow as normal. Patrol and Collision Analyst Units continue to investigate and updates will be provided when available.

Motorists are advised to please find alternate routes through the area.

(Occurrence Number: 26-120610)

Missing Person Located

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:29:03 +0000

The 16-year-old subject of a missing persons investigation, Darnell Badger, has been located and found to be safe.

The Saskatoon Police Service would like to thank members of the public and the media for their assistance in this investigation.

(Occurrence Number: 26-119737)

Missing Person - Request for Public Assistance

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:47:20 +0000

The Saskatoon Police Service is requesting public assistance in locating missing 16-year-old Darnell Badger.

Darnell was last seen on August 19, 2026 in the 1000 block of College Drive. He was wearing a maroon-coloured hoodie, grey sweat pants and a red and black duffle bag. Darnell is described as being male, 5’8, approximately 180 pounds, with short dark brown hair, brown eyes, and has silver rimmed glasses.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Darnell Badger is asked to contact police at 306-975-8300 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

A photo of Darnell Badger is attached for distribution.

(Occurrence Number: 26-119737)

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Robbery / Stabbing - 21st St W and Ave Q S

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:25:23 +0000

Saskatoon Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred early this morning.

At approximately 3:30 a.m., August 20, 2026, an officer in the Canine Unit was on patrol in the area of 21st Street West and Avenue Q South when they were waved down by a man who was suffering from a stab wound. Additional responding officers were able to assist in providing medical attention until the man could be transported to hospital by paramedics. His injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.

Through further investigation, the 35-year-old is believed to be the victim of a robbery.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Saskatoon Police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

(Occurrence Number: 26-120075)

Arrest - Assault with a Weapon - 1400 Block of Idylwyld Drive

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:43:02 +0000

Saskatoon Police arrested one woman in relation to an incident involving a knife during a cab ride early this morning.

On August 18, 2026 at approximately 12:40 a.m., police were called to the 1400 block of Idylwyld Drive North for a weapons call where it was reported that a male cab driver had a knife and attempted to stab a woman. Police also received a call for service that outlined a woman had pulled a knife on a cab driver.

Arriving officers located a man and woman standing outside of a cab. Through their investigation, officers learned the man had given the woman a ride and upon the conclusion of the ride, the woman grabbed the man’s phone charger. The man exited the cab to retrieve his charger when the woman pulled out a knife and threw it at him.

The 21-year-old woman was arrested on scene without further incident. She has been charged with:

Possession of a Weapon;

Carrying a Concealed Weapon;

Assault with a Weapon; and

Breach of Court-Imposed Conditions.

She is scheduled to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on August 18, 2026.

(Court Information Number: 991348584)

(Occurrence Number: 26-118955)

Update - Public Advisory: Cruise Weekend

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:11:51 +0000

The Saskatoon Police Service has concluded its planned public safety and traffic enforcement activities following a busy weekend of events across the city.

In advance of this year’s events, the SPS conducted operational planning and shared public messaging to ensure drivers understanding of what to expect. Additional police resources were deployed throughout the weekend to support public safety, manage traffic and address unsafe driving behaviour.

“Cruise weekend and several other events this past weekend brought a significant increase in vehicle and pedestrian activity to different areas of the city,” said Inspector Tony Landry, Patrol Support. “While most enjoyed the weekend responsibly, our members maintained a highly visible presence to manage increased traffic, address unsafe driving and help ensure the event could be enjoyed safely.”

Over the course of the weekend, police conducted the following enforcement:

341 Summary Offence Tickets, primarily for speeding, distracted driving and stunting/racing;

149 warnings;

332 Mandatory Alcohol Screening tests; and

17 suspended drivers and eight impounds.

Other notable events included:

A vehicle travelling 64 km/h over the speed limit (114 km/h in a 50 km/h zone);

A motorcyclist evaded police and was observed by the SPS Air Support Unit travelling 101 km/h (in a 50 km/h zone). In addition to speeding, the operator was issued six tickets totalling more than $3000; and

Execution of two arrest warrants.

This compares to 592 SOTs, 140 warnings and 17 driver suspensions in 2025.

The SPS wishes to thank those that enjoyed the weekend responsibly.

Stabbing - 900 Block of 22nd Street West

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:41:56 +0000

Saskatoon Police are investigating following a reported stabbing on Saturday morning.

On August 15, 2026 at around 9:45 a.m., police were called to the 900 block of 22nd Street West for an injured person call.

Arriving officers located a 37-year-old man with injuries consistent with a stabbing. He was transported to hospital by paramedics for further medical treatment. His injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

At this time, it is not known where the stabbing occurred.

Police are continuing to investigate and anyone with information that may assist is asked to contact police at 306-975-8300 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

(Occurrence Number: 26-117676)

Charges Laid - Knife Seized - 22nd Street East and 3rd Avenue South

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:38:35 +0000

A male youth is facing multiple weapons related charges in relation to a call for service involving a knife on Friday.

At around 2:35 p.m. on August 14, 2026, police received a report of a male with a knife in his pocket in the area of 22nd Street East and 3rd Avenue South.

Responding officers were able to locate a male matching the suspect description in the area of Pacific Avenue and 23rd Street where he was observed attempting to discard the knife. He was arrested without further incident and the knife was located and seized by police.

As a result, the 17-year-old male youth has been charged with Possession of a Weapon Dangerous to Public Peace, Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Breaching Court-Imposed Conditions.

(Court Information Number: 991348344)

(Occurrence Number: 26-117301)

Charges Laid - Weapons Offence - 500 Block of Avenue X South

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:31:07 +0000

Two people are facing charges following a weapons call resulting in various weapons being seized on Friday night.

On August 14, 2026 at approximately 11:00 p.m., police were dispatched to a weapons complaint in the 500 block of Avenue X South. Call information outlined that a group of people wearing masks had discharged bear spray and that a male was being assaulted.

Officers arrived on scene and located five people matching the suspect descriptions. All of them were arrested without further incident. Officers were not able to locate a victim in relation to this incident.

Upon a further search of one of the males who was arrested, police located a C02 powered firearm, a dagger, and brass knuckles. One of the women arrested was found to be in possession of a knife.

As a result, the 16-year-old male youth has been charged with:

Carrying a Weapon Dangerous to Public Peace (x2);

Carrying a Concealed Weapon (x3);

Possession of Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order;

Possession of a Prohibited Weapon; and

Breach of Cour-tImposed Conditions.

He was also arrested for previous outstanding warrants.

(Court Information Number: 991348368)

The 21-year-old woman has been charged with:

Carrying a Weapon Dangerous to Public Peace;

Carrying a Concealed Weapon;

Personating with Intent; and

Breach of Court-Imposed Conditions.

(Court Information Number: 991348355)

Both were scheduled to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on Monday August 17, 2026.

(Occurrence Number: 26-117528)