Investigation
RCMP Highway Pursuit Obstruction Case
Date Published: 2022-09-16
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: Halifax District RCMP
Summary
On the 16th day of May 2022, SiRT received a referral from the Halifax District RCMP regarding an incident that occurred on May 14th, 2022on Highway 104, in or around the Mount Thom area. The incident involved two members of the Northeast Nova Traffic Services Unit and an off-duty member of the Cole Harbour Detachment. An investigation commenced on May 16, 2022and conclu ded on July 28, 2022. Information obtained during the investigation included the handwritten notes and reports of the two police officers, in car video and audio recordings of the interaction between the two officers and the Subject Officer (SO), an audio- visual statement from a civilian witness and a statement from the SO. On September 8, 2022, a charge of obstructing a peace officer in the execution of his duty was laid against Cst. Kwame Amoateng. Cst. Amoateng is scheduled to appear in Pictou Provincial Court on October 3, 2022., Relevant legal issue: An obstruction is committed when a peace officer cannot perform…