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Former Saskatoon police constable ordered to stand trial on assault charge

Jarett Gelowitz, a former constable with the Saskatoon Police Service, has been committed to stand trial on a common assault charge. SPS K9 Unit / Twitter

A former Saskatoon police constable has been ordered to stand trial for common assault.

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Jarret Gelowitz was charged after an on-duty incident involving a stolen SUV in December 2016.

The driver suffered a minor cut on his arm, but police have not said if it happened before or during his arrest, only that a physical confrontation happened.

Gelowitz was placed on administrative duties in late December 2017 when the charge was laid following an investigation.

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He was committed to stand trial on Thursday, although a date has not been set.

Gelowitz was fired from the force on Aug. 24 after two more assault charges were laid against him for separate incidents in 2017.

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The first incident occurred on Jan. 22 when a man received minor injuries while being arrested after a foot pursuit.

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The second incident happened on April 15 during the arrest of two men after a stolen vehicle chase.

Saskatoon police Chief Troy Cooper said Gelowitz was fired after being found unsuitable for service and to maintain public trust in the force.

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