Airdie RCMP Officer Charged Following Off-Duty Incident in Calgary

The Alberta RCMP says an officer has been charged in relation to an incident where a man was assaulted outside a northwest Calgary apartment on March 9. The officer was reportedly off-duty at the time.

Const. Maxime Bedard, 37, was arrested by Calgary police, who responded to the alleged assault. Bedard was charged with one count each of assault with a weapon and uttering threats. “The victim was struck after falling to the ground, but did not suffer any injuries”, said RCMP in a news release.

Bedard has been with the RCMP for seven years and has been suspended with pay. Once the criminal charges are resolved, his duty status will be reviewed.

He is scheduled to appear in court on May 14.

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