Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) notified after injury occurred during RCMP arrest

October 8, 2026 - Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation, Saskatchewan
From: Saskatchewan RCMP

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On October 6, 2026 around 1:00 p.m., Battlefords RCMP attempted to stop a vehicle on Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation. The vehicle failed to stop and pulled into the driveaway of a residence. Investigation determined the driver of the vehicle had a suspended licence and was on warrant status. He was arrested without incident.  

There were two passengers in the vehicle, an adult female and adult male. The adult male did not comply with officers’ requests for him to exit the vehicle. Investigators removed him from the vehicle and arrested him. 

Officers called EMS for further assessment of the male. The male was later released without charge.

The RCMP was later notified the man was required to receive further medical care due to an injury. Given the nature of the injury, the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) was notified and will investigate the circumstances of police involvement leading to the man’s injury.