Investigation
RCMP Officer Charged with Uttering Threats
Date Published: 2020-07-13
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: RCMP Nova Scotia
Summary
This file, involving an allegation of uttering a threat to cause death or bodily harm to his partner made by a member of the RCMP, was referred to SiRT on July 5, 2020. An investigation was commenced that day and concluded on July 9, 2020. Staff Sgt. Nelson Salter was charged on July 13, 2020of uttering a threat to cause death or bodily harm contrary to section 264.1(l)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada. On July 3, 2020, the accused was at home watching TV in an intoxicated state. The volume was very loud, and his partner asked him to lower the volume or go to the basement. When the accused refused to lower the volume, his partner grabbed the remote control and a struggle ensued. Words were exchanged. The accused’s partner called a friend who attended the residence, observed the accused in an intoxicated state and was made aware of what the accused had said. The friend relayed this information to the accused’s superior who confirmed with the accused’s partner what had been told …