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Male charged in North Battleford after assaulting RCMP officer
May 9, 2025
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North Battleford, Saskatchewan
From: Saskatchewan RCMP
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On May 7, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Saskatchewan RCMP North Battleford Crime Reduction Team (CRT) officers conducted a traffic stop in North Battleford, SK after observing a passenger in a vehicle without a seatbelt.
Officers pulled the vehicle over. As they approached on foot, the adult male driver exited the vehicle and confronted officers.
Officers directed the adult male to return to the vehicle and he complied. Officers then observed illicit marijuana and unstamped tobacco in plain view in the vehicle. Officers told the adult male he was under arrest. He resisted and assaulted the arresting officer. A struggle ensued. The adult male was then handcuffed and taken into custody.
The officer was treated at the hospital and released. They are receiving ongoing treatment for injuries described as non-life-threatening.
As a result of investigation, 52-year-old Leon Night of North Battleford is charged with one count, assault on police officer, Section 270(2), Criminal Code, and one count, resist/obstruct peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code.
Leon Night is scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on June 23, 2025.
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