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A 21-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy are facing weapons charges after police received a call about bear spray Friday night.
According to police, officers were called to the 500 block of Avenue X South in the city’s Meadowgreen neighbourhood at about 11 p.m. after a caller reported that a group of people wearing masks had discharged bear spray and assaulted a man.
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“Officers arrived on scene and located five people matching the suspect descriptions. All of them were arrested without further incident,” the Saskatoon Police Service said in a statement.
“Officers were not able to locate a victim in relation to this incident.”
Police said one of the suspects, a 16-year-old boy, was found carrying “a CO2-powered firearm, a dagger, and brass knuckles,” while a 21-year-old woman was found carrying a knife.
The boy has since been charged with two counts of carrying a dangerous weapon, three counts of carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order and breaching court-ordered conditions.
“He was also arrested for previous outstanding warrants,” police added.
The woman is facing charges of possession of a dangerous weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, personating with intent and breaching court-ordered conditions.
37-year-old man stabbed
Police responded to a stabbing call in the 900 block of 22nd Street West, west of Avenue I, on Saturday morning.
Police said officers found a 37-year-old man who had been stabbed. He was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect was not located. Police are asking anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers.
Teen boy arrested after allegedly taking bear spray into Brighton business
A 15-year-old boy was arrested Friday evening after allegedly taking bear spray into a business in Saskatoon’s Brighton neighbourhood.
According to police, officers were called to the business in the 100 block of Gibson Bend shortly after 11 p.m. after receiving a report that a person had entered the business while armed with a gun.
“Upon arrival, officers located the male inside the business where he was arrested without further incident,” the Saskatoon Police Service said in a statement.
“The male was found to be in possession of a can of bear spray.”
Police said the teenager has been charged with possession of a weapon and carrying a concealed weapon.
17-year-old boy charged after knife call downtown
Saskatoon police were called to downtown Saskatoon Friday for a report of a boy with a knife.
Officers found the 17-year-old in the area of 22nd Street East and Third Avenue South. Police said he was attempting to discard the knife but was arrested without incident, and the knife was recovered.
He has been charged with possession of a dangerous weapon, carrying a concealed weapon and breaching conditions.
Cruise Weekend enforcement
It was a busy weekend in Saskatoon, and police were out in force to make sure people enjoyed themselves responsibly, especially during Cruise Weekend.
Police charged one driver with travelling 114 km/h in a 50 km/h zone and a motorcyclist with evading police and travelling 101 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. The motorcyclist was issued six tickets, totalling more than $3,000.
Police said they issued 341 summary offence tickets for violations such as speeding, distracted driving, stunting and racing, compared with 592 similar offences during Cruise Weekend in 2025.
According to a statement, police also issued 149 warnings, conducted 332 mandatory alcohol screening tests, suspended 17 drivers and impounded eight vehicles.
“Cruise Weekend and several other events this past weekend brought a significant increase in vehicle and pedestrian activity to different areas of the city,” said Inspector Tony Landry, patrol support.
“While most enjoyed the weekend responsibly, our members maintained a highly visible presence to manage increased traffic, address unsafe driving and help ensure the event could be enjoyed safely.”
