Regina police Taser physically combative man

Regina police said a Taser had to be used to subdue a man who allegedly became combative towards officers trying to calm him down.

Officers had been called to a home in the 400 block of Alexandra Street just after 6:15 a.m. Saturday for a report a man was causing problems.

He was located outside the home, but officers said when they tried to calm him down, he threw an object at them and became physically combative.

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An officer used a Taser to stun the man and he was taken into custody.

Joshua Lavallee, 28, is charged with assaulting a peace officer, obstruction and breach of a condition sentence order.

He will appear Monday in Regina provincial court.

The use of the Taser will be reviewed under Regina Police Service policy.