MOOSE JAW — On Feb. 13, the Moose Jaw Police Service executed a warrant at a residence within the Lakeview Trailer Court for the arrest of Frederick Hafner on outstanding warrants.
Hafner was wanted for:
- Assault (two)
- Uttering threats
- Pointing a firearm
- Careless use of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm without authorization
- Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
- Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order (two)
- Failure to comply with a probation order (three)
- Forcible confinement
With the help of the crisis negotiation team, tactical response capabilities, and other MJPS units, Hafner and two other individuals exited the residence and were arrested without incident. There were no injuries as a result of the warrant execution.
Hafner made his first appearance in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Feb. 14, and had been remanded to the Regina Correctional Centre. The other two individuals were released from police custody with no charges.
"Although the MJPS appreciates the value of the public sharing information through social media that may warn citizens about potential dangers, we encourage people posting to refrain from making assumptions surrounding the circumstances of an incident," the police said. "We ask the public to report concerns directly to the police for follow-up and verification."
