Investigation
HRP Break‑In Arrest Leading to Lacerated Liver
File Number: 2024-052
Date Opened: 2024-07-18
Date Closed: 2024-09-16
Date Published: 2024-10-23
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: Halifax Regional Police
Status: Concluded
Decision: No charges laid
Summary
On July 16, 2024, the Halifax Regional Police were called to a break and enter in progress. It was reported that a female (the Affected Party/ “AP”), was attempting to gain entry into a residence. When a police officer (the Subject Officer/”SO”) arrived on scene, he located the AP on the steps of the residence. Her arm was bleeding. The SO issued commands for the AP to drop her purse and attempted to arrest her . The AP held onto her purse , pulled away from the SO, and went to reach into her purse. The SO performed a leg reap maneuver (a sweeping of the legs), causing her to fall to the ground. The AP complained of pain and was transported to the police station where Emergency Health Services (“EHS”) arrived. The AP was medically cleared, released, and returned home. The AP continued to experience discomfort at home. She contacted EHS and was transported to hospital where she was diagnosed with a lacerated liver and was hospitalized for several days….
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