SASKATOON — Update 2: The Saskatoon Police Service has concluded its presence at an incident in the 10 block of O’Neil Crescent yesterday with the apprehension of a man under the Mental Health Services Act.
At around 8:40 a.m. on June 3, police were called to a residence on O’Neil Crescent for a report of a man threatening self-harm; it was reported that he may be in possession of a firearm.
Upon arrival, officers attempted to make contact with the man, say police, however, he refused to exit and began threatening the lives of police from inside the residence.
Following several hours of negotiation, the man exited the residence and was apprehended under the Mental Health Services Act without further incident; he was also charged with two counts of uttering threats to cause death.
Police add that upon making entry to the residence to clear it of any additional persons, officers located what was believed to be a grenade. The Explosive Disposal Unit responded to the scene and later confirmed it to be an inoperable replica grenade. A search warrant was subsequently executed at the residence where officers located and seized an imitation firearm.
Traffic restrictions that had been put in place for the duration of this incident have since been removed; police thank members of the public for their accommodation of the closures.
Update 1: Police remain on scene and traffic restrictions remain in the areas of O'Neil Crescent and 104th street. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area. At this time there continues to be no risk to public safety.
Original post: Saskatoon Police Service says they are responding to an ongoing incident on O'Neil Crescent. Traffic restrictions are in place and members of the public are asked to avoid the areas of O'Neil Crescent and 104th Street.
At this time there is no risk to public safety. An update will be provided upon removal of restrictions or as new information becomes known, say police.
