No charges after Manitoba Mountie allows dog to bite man without warning
Manitoba’s police oversight agency has announced it will not lay any charges against an RCMP officer who allowed a police dog to bite a man experiencing a mental health crisis. The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba found the Dauphin RCMP officer’s actions on June 3, 2025, concerning and referred the case to Crown prosecutors for potential charges.
The incident occurred when officers located a suicidal man in a wooded area, but they failed to identify themselves or call out before dispatching the police dog. The dog inflicted a deep, significant cut on the man’s leg, requiring stitches. The officer responsible for the dog cited concerns about an ambush and the safety of fellow officers in his explanation.
Despite the recommendation for charges, prosecutors determined the evidence did not meet the standard required for pressing charges. The investigation report, published by The Canadian Press on November 9, 2026, highlights the troubling nature of the officer’s actions while concluding that no charges will be laid.
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