Hotel in Fredericton evacuated after pepper spray released
New Brunswick RCMP say they were called to the scene of the Northside Ramada at around 7 p.m., on Friday. Continue reading
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Pepper spray, taser needed to subdue agitated man in early morning attacks
Officers chased the uncooperative suspect the area of George Avenue and Edwin Street, where police said the man assumed a fighting stance. An attempt at subduing him with pepper spray didn’t work, so a taser was used on the man. Continue reading
Toronto police sergeant charged after person allegedly pepper sprayed in Halton Hills
A Toronto police spokesperson confirmed the accused is a 53 Division sergeant and has been an officer for more than 23 years. Continue reading
Guard charged, accused of racial profiling after pepper-spraying Edmonton customer
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Mark Callihoo was at the No Frills at Calgary Trail and 80 Avenue Tuesday night and purchased nearly $100 worth of groceries. Continue reading
Child advocate calls for changes to use of pepper spray, segregation in Alberta young offender centres
Alberta’s child advocate wants the province to decrease the use of segregation and pepper spray in young offender centres. Continue reading
Police charge suspect in attempted armed robbery at Saskatoon bar
A man is facing four charges after he allegedly entered a Saskatoon bar on Aug. 16 and demanded cash and sprayed pepper spray into the air, according to police. Continue reading
Baby briefly abducted during disturbance at Saskatoon apartment: police
A man is facing a charge of abduction after a disturbance at a Saskatoon apartment building. Continue reading
5 people temporarily displaced from Moncton home due to pepper spray
The Moncton Fire Department recommended the house be vacated for at least a day until the air quality improved. Continue reading
Jewel thieves sought in pepper spray incident in Burlington, Halton police say
The robbery happened outside a residence on Augustus Drive where police say two victims were approached around 11 a.m. on Saturday. Continue reading
Three men charged after handguns, methamphetamine pills seized in Moncton: RCMP
An RCMP police officer on patrol observed a parked vehicle behind a local business. Upon speaking with the occupants, a firearm was observed inside, leading to a search of the vehicle. Continue reading