Police use stun gun on man after receiving report of ‘unwanted guest’ at residence – Regina
Regina police officers used a stun gun on a person after they are saying he grew to become aggressive whereas they tried to arrest him.
Based on police, officers went to a house within the 2100 block of Rose Road round 11:45 p.m. on Saturday for a report of an undesirable visitor.
Police came upon that the person additionally had warrants for his arrest.
Officers tried to arrest the person however say he “grew to become aggressive and wouldn’t hearken to police instructions.”
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An officer discharged a stun gun and the person was taken into custody “after a quick bodily altercation,” police mentioned.
The person, recognized as Douglas Russell, 54, was assessed by paramedics on the scene after which taken to Regina Police Service detention.
Russell was charged with two counts of assaulting a peace officer.
He’s scheduled to be in courtroom Monday.
Following coverage, Regina Police Service points an advisory every time a stun gun or “performed power weapon” is used on an individual.
The incident might be reviewed by a committee inside the police service, police mentioned. All makes use of of pressure are additionally reported to the Saskatchewan Police Fee, an oversight physique.
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