Investigation
Suspect Breaks Arm While Resisting Arrest
Date Published: 2020-03-03
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: Bridgewater Police Service
Summary
SiRT began its investigation upon receiving a call from Bridgewater Police Department (BPD) on the afternoon of November 12, 2019. BP Dstated that an adult male, the Affected Party (AP), had suffered a broken arm while in the custody of two Subject Officers (SO1and SO2) outside the South Shore Regional Hospital. Information was received from the AP, two witness officers (WO1and WO2), three paramedics, and the Subject Officers (SO1and SO2). The investigation considered B PD audio communications and South Shore Regional Hospital video surveillance footage. SiRT’s investigation was completed on November 28, 2019. On the afternoon of November 12, 2019, BPD was called to conduct a wellness check on the AP. The caller said the AP was at risk of self harm, had been drinking, and was “ready for a fight”. BPD learned that a warrant had been issued for the arrest of the AP for failure to attend court. Several officers responded to the call. Asenior officer who became a witness officer in …