The Moose Jaw Police Service has provided an update about an incident that occurred near the legion on April 6 that led to the arrest of two individuals.
At 4:08 p.m. that day, a resident called the police to report that two people on bicycles were underneath the Fourth Avenue bridge and one of them pointed what appeared to be a handgun at the other. The caller then said the subjects biked across the bridge and out of sight.
Officers located the males on bikes crossing High Street West at Third Avenue Northwest near the legion and initiated contact. One subject had a handgun visible in his waistband and was quickly arrested.
The second subject possessed knives and would not follow the commands of police negotiators and personnel with the Police and Crisis Team (PACT). The male resisted arrest, so several officers were required to take him into police custody safely; this occurred without injury.
Police laid charges, including possession of weapons, drugs and resisting arrest. The two men will appear in court at a later date.
Officers also seized the weapons involved, the knives, a CO2 pistol and 11.5 grams of methamphetamine.
Police thanked the public for the information leading to these arrests and asked that people report any suspicious activity to ensure community safety. Citizens can contact the Moose Jaw Police Service at 306-694-7600 or call 911.
