The Moose Jaw Police had to deploy a taser on Monday, to help as they were dealing with an intoxicated person.

Just before 11am, officers were dispatched to the 200 Block of Hochelaga Street West to assist with a person threatening to injured them-self with a knife.

The female was said to be under the influence of alcohol and refused to cooperate with officers.

She then threatened to throw the knife at the officers, which was when the taser was used to detained the subject.

A 37-year old female from Moose Jaw is in custody, with criminal charges pending.