A Vancouver police officer is facing charges stemming from the arrest of a suspect nearly two years ago.
The BC Prosecution Service said Tuesday that Const. Jonathan Kempton faces two charges of assault with a weapon, and one count each of attempting to obstruct justice and dangerous driving.
The charges stem from the arrest of a shoplifting suspect in May 2019.
The service said the charges were approved by an experienced Crown counsel with no connection to the officer.
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No further details about the allegations will be released as the case is now before the courts, the prosecution service said.
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Kempton is scheduled to appear in provincial court on May 4.
— With files from The Canadian Press
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