A Saskatoon police dog aided in the arrest of a 33-year-old man after a traffic stop turned into a highway chase.
Published Mar 19, 2024 • Last updated 41 minutes ago • 1 minute read
An attempted traffic stop by Saskatoon police led to the use of a tire deflation device and the canine unit.
Shortly after 2 a.m. on Tuesday, officers spotted a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot in the 3000 block of Fairlight Drive. They believed the male driver had a weapon, police said in a media release.
Article content
Officers attempted a traffic stop, at which point the suspect fled.
Advertisement 2
This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY
Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.
Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Saskatoon StarPhoenix ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.
SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES
Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.
Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Saskatoon StarPhoenix ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.
REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES
Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.
Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.
Sign In or Create an Account
or
Article content
“Police successfully deployed a tire deflation device. However, the vehicle continued driving erratically south on Highway 219,” police said in the release.
Officers located the vehicle in a ditch after the suspect fled on foot. A police dog tracked him to a bush and he was arrested without further incident.
Officers searched the vehicle and found 25 grams of cocaine, 18 grams of methamphetamine, 12 grams of cannabis, a prohibited weapon, ammunition and other drug paraphernalia.
A 33-year-old man is charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, dangerous driving, evading police, drug related charges and a breach of several court orders.
Recommended from Editorial
Crime briefs: Saskatoon man charged with drug trafficking
Guns galore, 10,000 rounds of ammo seized by Sask. RCMP
Arsonist sentenced for multiple fires in Saskatoon’s Stonebridge neighbourhood
With some online platforms blocking access to the news upon which you depend, our website is your destination for up-to-the-minute news, so make sure to bookmark thestarphoenix.com and sign up for our newsletters here so we can keep you informed.
Article content
>>> Read full article>>>
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source : Saskatoon StarPhoenix – https://thestarphoenix.com/news/local-news/saskatoon-police-dog-aids-arrest-brief-chase