A Saskatoon Police Service officer who has been a member for 15 years is facing an assault charge after an on-duty altercation on May 4, 2022.
Officers say Const. Jody Levesque was responding to a reported stabbing and found a nearby suspect.
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The suspect alleges that an assault took place during the arrest and a public complaint followed, leading to the charge against Levesque.
SPS said the officer is being assigned to administrative duty until the outcome of the court proceedings and a review under the Police Act.
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