Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
BC Prosecution Service approves three charges against RCMP officer
VICTORIA – An RCMP officer in British Columbia has been charged with breach of trust in connection with the duties of his office, criminal harassment and forcible entry.
The prosecution service says the charges involve allegations of misconduct against two individuals between January 2017 and May 2020 at or near Trail.
A court has placed a publication ban on the names of the targets of the alleged misconduct.
Const. Steven Murchie was charged July 3 and his next court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 17.
The prosecution service says in a statement that the charges were approved by a senior Crown counsel with no connection to the officer.
News from © iNFOnews.ca, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
