The director of the Serious Incident Response Team released a report on Tuesday that concludes there were no grounds to consider charges against the Summerside Police officers. Continue reading
A woman, whose identity has not been released, was taken into custody approximately 45 minutes after the incident began. Continue reading
An RCMP officer in Nova Scotia has been charged with assaulting his girlfriend and pointing a firearm. Continue reading
SiRT says the RCMP member has been arrested and released. Continue reading
The officer, who was not named, was later arrested, and the RCMP referred the case the independent team. Continue reading
The cross-examination of the Special Incident Response Team’s lead investigator, Sgt. Gord Vail, continued on Tuesday with a focus on what lead to the police watchdog charging Const. Gary Basso. Continue reading
Const. Laurence Gary Basso, who’s currently suspended without pay, appeared in court as the trial kicked off at Halifax Provincial Court. Continue reading
Three Nova Scotia RCMP officers who fatally shot a 24-year-old man in Westphal, N.S., in May will not face charges, according to the province’s police watchdog. Continue reading
Const. Kristopher Karl Planetta was charged in Sydney provincial court on Wednesday. Continue reading
SiRT is responsible for investigating all serious incidents involving police in Nova Scotia, whether there is an allegation of wrongdoing. Continue reading