NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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At approximately 4:20 p.m. on Sunday May 10, 2020 3 District (Welland) uniform officers were called to the area of Niagara Street and 6th Street in the City of Welland regarding a suspected impaired driver.
When officers arrived they located a male in the drivers seat of a parked vehicle. While officers were placing him under arrest, he became combative and an altercation ensued during which a conducted energy weapon (CEW) was deployed.
The male as well as an officer were transported to hospital with minor injuries where they were treated and released.
39-year-old Jason Baldwin of Welland is facing the following alleged charges:
- Assault with intent to resist arrest 270(1)(b) C.C.
- Assault peace officer 270(1)(a) C.C.
- Disarm peace officer 270.1(1) C.C.
- Disobey order of the courts 127(1)C.C.]
Baldwin was released from custody with a future court date in relation to the charges.
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