On January 12, at approximately 3:45 pm, Dauphin RCMP responded to a weapons call in Dauphin.

It was reported that a man was inside a residence with a knife.

RCMP arrived and were told the man had left the residence on foot. The suspect was located a short distance away and when officers approached he pulled out a knife. Officers drew their firearms and gave the male verbal commands to drop his weapon, however he refused to follow police direction.

Subsequently, a Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) was deployed, and the male was safely arrested. The knife was seized.

Kyle Sutherland, 30, has been charged with Assault on a Police Officer with a Weapon, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Resisting Arrest and Failing to Comply.

He was remanded into custody.