ESTEVAN - A member of the Estevan Police Service has been charged in connection with a domestic violence incident.
According to an email from the provincial Serious Incident Response Team, on Nov. 18, SIRT received a notification from the Estevan Police Service (EPS) regarding an allegation of domestic violence involving the member. SIRT’s civilian executive director accepted the notification as in-scope and directed an investigation.
On Nov. 29, SIRT investigators arrested the EPS member, who was charged and later released on conditions.
"SIRT’s investigation remains ongoing and no additional information can be released at this time," the agency said in the email.
SIRT said it would not be divulging the individual’s name or the specific charges until their first court appearance.
In accordance with the provisions of The Police Act 1990 and The Police Regulations, SIRT will issue a public report within 90 days of the investigation ending.
The Mercury and Â鶹´«Ã½AV will have more details as they become available.
