An RCMP officer who conducted a traffic stop on Highway 5 near Dauphin last year is now facing criminal charges.
Cpl. Kevin Challoner has been charged with one count of assault causing bodily harm and one count of dangerous operation of a vehicle in relation to the stop. On August 29, 2023, Challoner saw a man driving a motorcycle dangerously near Dauphin and while he attempted to pull over the driver, he was unable to do so. After several near collisions, more officers arrived and contained the motorcycle.
During the man's arrest, he suffered three broken ribs, and an investigation into the use of excessive force was launched. On Friday, it was determined that Criminal Code charges should be laid against Challoner, on top of those laid against the driver of the motorcycle.
Now that this case is before the courts, no further comment will be provided.
