A female youth was arrested after bear spray was discharged towards a police officer and police service dog (PSD) this morning.

At around 2:30 a.m. on December 2, 2025, a member of the Canine Unit was patrolling in the area of 20th Street West and Avenue F South when they observed a female discharge bear spray towards a male. The officer activated the vehicle’s emergency equipment and the suspect fled. A PSD was then removed from the vehicle and a foot chase ensued; during which, the suspect discharged bear spray at the officer and PSD multiple times causing them to suffer from its effects. During the brief chase, the officer discharged their conducted energy weapon and the PSD apprehended the suspect. As additional officers arrived to assist, the suspect kicked the PSD in the head. She was arrested and transported to hospital for treatment of injuries consistent with a dog bite where she proceeded to provide a false identity to staff.

As a result, the 16-year-old female has been charged with assault with a weapon, assaulting a police officer with a weapon, injuring a law enforcement animal, fraudulent personation, and breaching court-imposed conditions.