Abbotsford officer facing assault charges in connection to 2020 police chase
Posted June 23, 2022 4:02 pm.
Last Updated June 23, 2022 4:24 pm.
An Abbotsford officer is facing charges in relation to a police chase that led to a suspect getting bit by a police dog bad enough to require surgery.
BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced charges Thursday against Cst. Shaun Nagel in connection to the arrest.
The Independent Investigations Office (IIO), the province’s police watchdog, was called in soon after a multi-jurisdiction police chase.
“RCMP reported that on February 26, 2020, just before 2:00 pm, officers were attempting to arrest a male on outstanding warrants. The male fled in his vehicle and led the police from Abbotsford into West Vancouver near the Capilano River bridge where he was arrested,” says an IIO statement.
“During that arrest, the male was injured as a result of receiving a police dog bite that required surgery to repair.”
Nagel is charged with assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm.
His first court appearance is scheduled for August 3.
