Saskatoon police briefs: Officers investigate Meadowgreen shooting

Police in Saskatoon are investigating a shooting in the city’s Meadowgreen neighbourhood, which left a man injured.

According to police, officers were called to the 200 block of Avenue Y South at around 11:45 p.m. on Friday, where they found the injured victim.

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“He was transported to hospital for treatment of what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries,” the Saskatoon Police Service said in a statement.

“Initial investigation indicates the victim was approached by a group of people, however they fled prior to police arrival.”

Police asked anyone with information on the shooting to get in touch with police or make a report anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

Dundurn woman charged in fraud case

A 31-year-old woman from Dundurn is facing a charge of fraud over $5,000 after an investigation by the Saskatoon Police Service’s economic crime section.

According to police, officers got a report back in February after a Saskatoon business began to suspect it had been defrauded by an employee.

“Further investigation confirmed that more than $30,000 had been diverted from the business to the accused’s personal account,” police said in a statement.

The woman is expected to make her next court appearance in February, police said.

Driver charged after vehicle found to be stolen: Police

A 35-year-old man is facing a list of charges including theft of a motor vehicle after a traffic stop in Saskatoon on Sunday morning.

According to police, an officer saw the driver of a Hyundai Kona “nearly drive straight into oncoming traffic when attempting to turn through the intersection at 2nd Avenue and 24th Street” just before 6:30 a.m.

“The officer conducted a traffic stop and observed the driver to have signs of impairment,” the police force said in a statement.

“The driver was also found to be in possession of stolen identity documents and drug paraphernalia, and further investigation determined the vehicle had been stolen.”

Police said the driver was charged with motor vehicle theft, impersonation, prohibited operation of a motor vehicle, impaired driving, theft and breaching court-imposed conditions.

Woman charged with assault after allegedly stabbing man

A 20-year-old woman is facing a charge of assault causing bodily harm after allegedly stabbing a 48-year-old man on Monday evening.

According to police, officers were called to the 2200 block of 22nd Street West at around 9:30 p.m. When the officers arrived, they found the victim suffering from “what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries consistent with a stabbing.”

Police said the victim was treated by paramedics at the scene.

“Through investigation, police were able to view video surveillance and obtain a suspect description,” the Saskatoon Police Service said in a statement.

“Later that night, officers located a woman matching the description and she was arrested without further incident.”