Investigation
RCMP “H” Division Probe into Indecent Act and Sexual Assault Allegations
File Number: 2023-022
Date Opened: 2023-04-12
Date Closed: 2023-08-29
Date Published: 2023-10-13
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: RCMP H Division
Status: Concluded
Decision: No charges laid
Summary
On the afternoon of Tuesday February 28th, the Affected Party (“AP”) was at a beverage establishment in Truro, sitting at the bar and speaking with a friend (“Civilian Witness 1”/ “CW1”), who was an employee at the establishment. The AP eventually ended up sitting with the Subject Officer (“SO”). CW1 described the two as talking throughout the evening, smiling, having fun, and general flirting.
The AP had consumed alcohol, and decided it was time to go home. Evidence from CW1 indicated that the AP did not have slurred speech or trouble walking. Civilian Witness 2 spoke to the AP later that same night and stated that they did not have slurred speech…