At approximately 4 pm on October 16, 2024, members of Yukon Crime Reduction Unit, assisted by Whitehorse Detachment General Investigation Section arrested 34-year-old Marcus Hickey. Mr. Hickey was wanted on an un-endorsed warrant for two counts of breaching a release order.
Hickey resisted arrest and subsequently struck an officer in the eye. Both Mr. Hickey and the officer were evaluated at Whitehorse General Hospital for minor injuries.
Mr. Hickey while in the process of being transported from Whitehorse General Hospital to the Arrest Processing Unit, pushed police and attempted to grab items on the officer's duty belt. Mr. Hickey then attempted to flee from police by running away but was quickly caught and arrested.
Mr. Hickey was charged with: attempting to disarm a police officer, two counts of assault on a police officer, two counts of resist arrest, and escape lawful custody.
Mr. Hickey currently has 31 charges before the courts. His next appearance is October 30, 2024.