On December 19, 2009, at approximately 3:25am, Gimli RCMP were dispatched to a report of an assault that occurred at the Misty Lake Lodge located on Lakeside Road in the RM of Gimli.
Gimli RCMP attended the Misty Lake Lodge and met with a woman who advised RCMP that she had been assaulted by her husband. The woman sustained non-life threatening injuries and did not require immediate medical treatment.
Gimli RCMP arrested 44-year-old Constable Dennis Hart, a member of the RCMP who has approximately 8 years service and is currently posted at the Fisher Branch RCMP Detachment. Constable Hart has been charged with assault, assault causing bodily harm and choke to overcome resistence.
Constable Hart was released from custody on a recognizance before a magistrate and is scheduled to appear in Gimli Court on January 25, 2010.
Constable Hart will be placed on administrative duty pending further review.
Cst. David Obirek
Media Relations Officer
RCMP “D” Division
Ph.(204)983-8497
