A 16-year-old boy who was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant was arrested Sunday night after police extracted him from a vehicle.
On Dec. 4 at around 9:55 p.m., police were called to the 700 block of Hayworth Crescent in Regina for a 16-year-old boy wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.
According to police, a vehicle pulled away from the location when officers arrived. However, the vehicle’s tires were spinning and it was having trouble gaining traction on ice so officers chased the vehicle on foot.
The vehicle lost control and hit the curb at Dolan Drive and Battel Street. Police said the driver tried to reverse but could not gain traction.
Officers then broke the driver’s window and tried to grab the key from the ignition. The vehicle stopped and the occupants were extracted.
The 16-year-old driver was arrested. Officers also found he had a small amount of marijuana. He charged with flight while pursued by a peace officer, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, escape lawful custody, possession of a scheduled substance and failure to comply.
The teenager cannot be named due to the Youth Criminal Justice Act. He appeared in provincial youth court Monday morning.
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