CARROT RIVER, Sask. — Carrot River RCMP arrested and charged a man with assault after he allegedly hit an occupied police vehicle.
On Oct. 22 at approximately 3:25 p.m., Carrot River RCMP observed a truck speeding on Highway 23 towards Carrot River. The truck proceeded into Carrot River and passed through a crosswalk where children were present. Officers activated their vehicle’s emergency equipment and initiated a traffic stop.
The truck initially stopped for police before it reversed into the occupied police vehicle. The driver turned the truck around, exited and started walking away on foot.
When approached by officers, the driver became agitated. A Conducted Energy Weapon was used after the man resisted arrest and tried to escape police custody. Further investigation determined the man was impaired. He was assessed by medical personnel as a precaution and released back into police custody. None of the officers involved reported any injuries and no children were hurt.
As a result of the investigation, a 44-year-old man from Arborfield is charged with:
- one count, flight from peace officer;
- one count, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle;
- one count, assault on police officer with weapon/causing bodily harm;
- two counts, assault on police officer;
- two counts, resist/obstruct police officer;
- one count, failure to stop after accident;
- one count, operation while impaired of motor vehicle;
- one count, failure or refusal to comply with demand; and
- one count, adult mischief over $5,000 – damage to motor vehicle.
The accused appeared in Melfort Provincial Court on Oct. 26.
