A Saskatoon Police Constable is facing a charge of common assault following an investigation by the SPS Professional Standards section.

Constable J. Gelowitz was charged in relation to an on-duty response to a stolen vehicle which evaded police in spite of attempts by officers to stop it in December 2016. In accordance with Saskatoon Police Service policy, the incident was reviewed by the SPS Use of Force Review Committee and forwarded to the Professional Standards Section, Internal Investigations, for further investigation into the Constables actions at the time of arrest. The Professional Standards Section consulted first with the Provincial Complaints Commission and then the Crown Prosecutors for opinion prior to a charge being laid.

The Constable has been reassigned to administrative duties within the Service pending the outcome of court proceedings. A court date has been scheduled for January 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Court information # 991036156.