The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) has approved charges against three Prince George RCMP officers in connection with the arrest of two men in a residential neighbourhood on February 18th, 2016.
A security camera in Prince George captured the arrest of the two men who were taken down hard by RCMP officers and a police dog outside a Prince George residence.
Video shows a truck cornered by multiple patrol cars before a police dog rips the driver out of his seat.
The officer holding the dog looks to kneel on the driver, delivering blows to his body and head.
The passenger of the vehicle appears to be stomped and kicked by two officers.
The case was investigated by the Independent Investigations Office (IIO), which subsequently submitted a Report to Crown Counsel in June 2018.
“The charge assessment process, was significantly delayed due to the complexity of the issues, the volume of the initial disclosure, BCPS requests for further information, and subsequent receipt of additional disclosure,” said Dan McLaughlin with the Communications Counsel.
Constable Joshua Grafton has been charged with two counts of assault and obstruction of justice.
Constables Wayne Connell and Kyle Sharpe with have been charged with assault causing bodily harm.
The three officers remain on active duty.
They will make their first appearance in the Prince George Provincial Court on August 12th.
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