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Saskatoon police arrest woman accused of pointing gun at officer

Saskatoon police arrest woman accused of pointing a gun at an officer during a traffic stop. Luke Banville / Global News

SASKATOON – A woman accused of pointing a gun at a Saskatoon police officer is in custody. The 32-year-old woman was arrested on Sunday just before midnight at a residence in the 200-block of Avenue N North.

She is alleged to have pointed a handgun at the officer Saturday afternoon during a traffic stop as part of a theft investigation. The officer took cover and the woman fled the area on foot.

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The woman, who has not been named, is scheduled to appear in Saskatoon provincial court Monday morning.

Police continue to investigate and say a weapon has not yet been located.

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