ESTEVAN – A member of the Estevan Police Service who is facing multiple charges, including assault, had his matters brought forward in Estevan Provincial Court on April 14.
Const. Paul Golden's case was adjourned to May 5, also in Estevan.
Background: The provincial Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) announced in late 2024 it had laid charges against Golden, after the EPS had notified SIRT of an allegation of interpersonal violence involving the member. He was arrested by SIRT investigators.
Golden was released with several conditions, including a non-contact order, and placed on non-uniform, administrative duties by the EPS after his arrest.
On Dec. 22, the EPS notified SIRT that Golden was believed to have had contact with one of the individuals despite the release order. Following a review of the evidence gathered by both the EPS and SIRT, it was determined that reasonable grounds existed to believe Golden had committed a Criminal Code offence.
Golden has been relieved of his duties and is on paid leave under the Police Act.
He has been charged with assault, uttering threats, mischief under $5,000 and violating his release conditions. None of the charges have been proven in court.
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