Investigation
Domestic Assault Allegation Against HRP Officer
Date Published: 2015-07-24
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: Halifax Regional Police
Summary
On the morning of June 16, 2015, SiRT was contacted by the Halifax Regional Police Service (HRPS) regarding an allegation of assault made by a female member of their force, the Affected Party (AP), against a male member of their force. AP and the officer were married, and are in the process of divorcing. SiRT commenced its investigation of the matter t hat morning. That investigation was completed on July 22, 2015. During the investigation SiRT interviewed AP and one other civilian witness, as well as six police officers, and also received notes from one further officer. Other evidence related to the matter was collected and reviewed. On July 24, 2015, one charge of assault and one charge of forcible entry will be laid against Cst. Tyler Anstey, 35, of Dartmouth, alleged to have occurred on June 16, 2015in Dartmouth at the residence of AP. He is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court in Dartmouth on July 28, 2015. Relevant Legal Issues An assault is committed whenever a person i…