Investigation
Officer Charged with Forcible Entry and Assault
Date Published: 2023-11-09
Province: New Brunswick
Police Agency: Fredericton Police Force
Summary
On September 24th, 2023, the Fredericton Police Force referred a matter to the SiRT regarding incidents alleged to have taken place on September 24, 2023, by a member of the Fredericton Police Force.
As a result of the allegations, the SiRT commenced an investigation. The investigation that led to the charges outlined below was completed on October 17th, 2023.
On September 24, 2023, the Subject Officer, Constable Colin Scott Holmes attended the residence of the Affected Party (“AP”). It is alleged that Mr. Holmes pushed his hand through the screen of a door and entered the locked residence. It is also alleged that Mr. Holmes made threats to the AP and grabbed the AP by the arm and throat…