Saskatoon Man Receives Five-Year Sentence for Dangerous Police Pursuit in Stolen Work Truck
A 33-year-old Saskatoon man has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges stemming from a dramatic two-hour police chase across the city last summer. Kaz Daigneault admitted to assaulting a police officer, robbery, mischief, dangerous driving, and breaching probation in Saskatoon provincial court on Tuesday.
Chaotic Morning Unfolds with Multiple Crimes
The series of events began at 6:40 a.m. on July 9, 2025, when Daigneault stole a cab and drove it into the front of a convenience store located in the 1500 block of 22nd Street West. According to court documents, the cab driver reported being assaulted before his vehicle was taken. Surveillance video and a cell phone left at the scene helped police identify Daigneault as the suspect.
Store employees described the man becoming belligerent when asked to turn down music from a portable speaker and leave his bicycle outside. Daigneault proceeded to steal items from the store, including cash from the register, before fleeing the location.
Work Truck Theft Leads to Dangerous Police Pursuit
Approximately one hour later, Daigneault approached a work crew in the Adelaide-Churchill area at Wiggins Avenue and Cascade Street. While a worker had his back turned, Daigneault stole a sewer work truck, driving off as items flew from the back of the vehicle.
Before police could track him down, Daigneault attempted to steal another vehicle from a woman on Calder Crescent. He entered her car and tried to take her keys, but returned to the sewer truck when she managed to run away to safety.
Two-Hour Chase Through Residential Areas and School Zones
Over the next two hours, Daigneault led police on a dangerous pursuit through downtown Saskatoon and residential neighborhoods. Crown prosecutor Monique Lambert-Wignes detailed how the stolen truck was driven through school zones during heavy morning traffic, putting numerous citizens at risk.
Police initially attempted to stop the vehicle at Coy Avenue and Taylor Street, where Daigneault briefly pulled over before accelerating away again. The pursuit continued as the stolen work truck weaved through city streets with police vehicles in close pursuit.
Violent Confrontation with Police Vehicles
The situation escalated dramatically when Daigneault intentionally reversed the stolen truck into a police vehicle on Kilburn Avenue. Video evidence presented in court showed him subsequently hitting another police vehicle on Avenue C with significant force.
During this violent encounter, one officer fired three shots at the stolen truck as his police vehicle began lifting off the ground from the impact. Lambert-Wignes described how the officer's vehicle was pushed approximately one city block before becoming dislodged from the front of the stolen work truck.
Conclusion of the Dangerous Incident
The two-hour chase finally ended when police forced Daigneault off the road near the Valley Road off-ramp. The stolen white work truck came to rest on its side, bringing the dangerous incident to a conclusion around 8:40 a.m.
In addition to the five-year prison sentence, Daigneault's guilty plea encompassed multiple serious charges related to the July 2025 events. The sentencing marks the conclusion of a case that involved significant danger to police officers and the public during the extended pursuit through Saskatoon neighborhoods.
