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CTV News
2 days ago
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Regina police vehicle collides with fleeing suspect who fell off bike
Regina Police Service Headquarters can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News) A suspect who fell off his bike while attempting to flee Regina police was taken to hospital after a patrol vehicle collided with him on Monday. Officers were called to the 1800 block of 11th Avenue for the report of weapons offence around 2 p.m. after learning a man had threatened a victim with a weapon, according to a release from the Regina Police Service (RPS). Alternative Response Officers who were in the area for a different call spoke to the victim who pointed out the suspect travelling eastbound on 11th Avenue, then relayed the information to patrol officers. A patrol officer saw the suspect riding a bike a short time later. The suspect refused to stop and turned southbound into an alleyway near St. John Street, police said. The suspect lost control of his bike and fell to the ground as the patrol vehicle was turning into the alley, police said. The patrol vehicle, unable to avoid contact with the suspect, collided with the suspect at a low rate of speed. Officers arrested the suspect, with a search revealing two knives and bear mace. EMS took the suspect to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect, a 30-year-old man, is charged with possession of a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, assault with a weapon, obstruction of a peace officer, and uttering threats, He will make his first appearance in provincial court on July 16.
CTV News
3 days ago
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- CTV News
Two facing firearms charges after Regina police called to Toronto Street home
Regina Police Service (RPS) cruisers can be seen in this file photo. A man and a woman are facing an extensive list of gun related charges after a disturbance was reported in one of Regina's core neighbourhoods Saturday. In the early morning hours of May 31, officers with Regina Police Service (RPS) were dispatched to a residence on the 2000 block of Toronto Street for a reported weapons offence. Police were told that a man was causing a disturbance and may be in possession of a gun. Police responded and officers spotted a man, matching the suspect description, as well as a woman standing outside a home in the area. The woman was arrested without incident – while man ignored commands from police and retreated inside the home. A short time later, he left the home and was arrested. A 39-year-old man was charged with pointing a firearm, unauthorized possession of a weapon, careless storage of a firearm, possessing a loaded or restricted firearm and four counts of possessing a weapon contrary to a prohibition. A 34-year-old woman was charged with possession of a loaded or restricted firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, careless storage of a firearm, possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order and failing to comply with conditions of a release order. Both of the accused made their first court appearances Monday morning, Regina police said.
CTV News
26-05-2025
- CTV News
Moose, vehicle collision on Hwy. 69 leads police to find weapons, drugs
Police discovered 250 grams of suspected fentanyl, 33 gram of cannabis not in its original packaging, a Sig Sauer P320 9 mm handgun with an extended magazine and 16 rounds of ammunition. Two 16-year-olds from Scarborough, Ont., have been charged following a collision with a moose May 24 near Parry Sound. Anishinabek Police Service responded to the crash, with the Ontario Provincial Police and the fire department in Britt. The moose and vehicle collided on Highway 69 in Wallbridge Township. No one was injured. 'Fresh burnt cannabis' 'After detecting a strong odour of fresh burnt cannabis emanating from the vehicle, officers searched the vehicle and occupants,' Anishinabek police said in a news release Monday. Police discovered 250 grams of suspected fentanyl, 33 grams of cannabis not in its original packaging, a Sig Sauer P320 9 mm handgun with an extended magazine and 16 rounds of ammunition. 'The firearm was concealed and unholstered in the waistband of one of the occupants of the vehicle, had no manual safety, and had nothing physically preventing the firearm from being unintentionally discharged,' police said. Both 16-year-olds were charged with drug trafficking and a weapons offence. One of the teens was also charged with other weapons offences, including carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon obtained by crime and careless use of a firearm. The accused were both held in custody pending a bail hearing. 'This incident serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers faced by first responders on a daily basis,' Julie Craddock, deputy chief of Anishinabek police, said in the news release. 'I'm grateful that both suspects were taken into custody without harm to public safety.' Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact investigators at 705-865-2868. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or online.
