Ontario police officer charged after woman pepper sprayed following arrest
A 33-year-old woman was arrested shortly before 2 a.m. on April 29. According to police, Const. Brandon Mihalides used pepper spray following the arrest.
A London, Ontario police officer has been charged with assault following the alleged use of pepper spray on a woman after her arrest earlier this year. The 29-year-old officer, Const. Brandon Mihalides, allegedly used the pepper spray on a 33-year-old woman who had been arrested shortly before 2 a.m. on April 29. According to police, the use of force following the arrest raised concerns, prompting a review process.
During this investigation, allegations of criminal conduct were raised, leading to the officer's current charge of assault with a weapon. As a result of the investigation, Mihalides has been reassigned to non-operational administrative duties.
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