Lethbridge police officer charged in off-duty domestic incident

A Lethbridge police officer is facing multiple charges in connection with an off-duty domestic incident.

According to Lethbridge Police, the officer is charged with:

• Criminal Harassment;
• wantonness; And
• Unlawful residence in a home.

He has also been suspended with pay.

Lethbridge police say they will not name the officer because it would also identify the victim.

However, it did say that the officer is a constable who has been a member for 20 years.

Lethbridge police will not provide any further details.