SASKATOON — Saskatoon Police Officers on Monday apprehended a 40-year-old man who has a warrant for his arrest. A conducted energy weapon was deployed after the suspect tried to evade arrest.
A patrol officer, at approximately 1 p.m., recognized a man wanted on warrants walking near the intersection of Olmstead Road and Forrester Road.
The patrol officer exited his vehicle and attempted to stop the man, who refused to cooperate and then fled on foot. A CEW was deployed but was unsuccessful.
The man was taken into custody without further incident when additional officers arrived at scene.
The man was in possession of a bag that contained heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and two different identity documents.
He is charged with Possession of Heroin, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine; Possession of Stolen Property, Evade Police, and Possession of Identity Documents.
