A Ladysmith RCMP officer has been suspended after being charged with two counts of sexual assault with a weapon, threats to a third party or causing bodily harm and one count of uttering threats.
Const. Jason Sammoun has been suspended with pay, Sgt. Vanessa Munn said in an emailed statement, adding his “duty status is subject to continuous review and assessment.”
Munn said the RCMP initiated a code-of-conduct investigation “immediately upon learning of the circumstances” and the investigation is ongoing.
According to court records, the charge for uttering threats stems from an incident that occurred in Victoria, while the other charges stem from incidents in Nanaimo.
Sammoun, who turns 40 this year, is set to make an appearance in provincial court in Nanaimo at 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 30.
