REGINA — A 34-year-old man is facing multiple charges following an hours-long disturbance in southwest Regina early Monday morning.
Regina police were called to a home in the Ottawa Place area just after 12:15 a.m. on May 4 for a report that a person inside was acting erratically, damaging property, and had access to firearms.
When officers arrived, they helped the complainant and two children get out of the home safely. They ordered the suspect to exit the residence as well, but he didn’t comply. Nearly two hours later, the suspect broke a basement window, exited the residence and despite officer commands, fled from the scene.
The Canine Unit began tracking the suspect as he jumped over fences and ran through yards. A short time later, police caught up with the suspect. Police Service Dog (PSD) Otto made contact with the suspect, biting him in the lower leg. Despite this, the suspect began punching and kicking the PSD with his free leg and, as officers attempted to gain control of the suspect, he reached towards the firearm on one of the officer’s duty belts. Officers stopped him and the suspect began assaulting the officers, punching them multiple times and attempting to kick them.
The suspect was eventually taken into custody. EMS took him to hospital where he was treated for minor injuries consistent with a dog bite.
Justin Walker, 34, was charged with disarming a police officer, four counts of assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, and mischief under $5,000.
He appeared in Regina Provincial Court on May 4.
