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Winnipeg police officer charged with sexual assault
A veteran Winnipeg police officer has been charged with sexual assault and several other offences following an alleged break-in at a woman's home. The accused, a 20-year member of the force in his 40s, was taken into custody on Wednesday after patrol officers responded to a domestic 911 call.
In addition to sexual assault, the individual faces charges related to choking, uttering death threats, and breaking into a residence to commit assault. Authorities have declined to release the name of the accused to protect the identity of the victim. The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba has been notified of the case.
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Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba · Winnipeg · Winnipeg Police Service
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba has been notified of the incident.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The accused is a 20-year veteran of the Winnipeg Police Service.
- [● 2 SOURCES] A veteran Winnipeg police officer has been charged with sexual assault.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The man, who is in his 40s, faces charges including choking, uttering death threats, and breaking into a home to commit assault.