ESTEVAN – Const. Vaughn Golden of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) had his matters back in Estevan Provincial Court on May 5.
It was noted at that time that resolution discussions are ongoing, so Golden's matters were adjourned to June 9.
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.
Background: The provincial Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) announced in late 2024 it had laid charges against a member of the EPS, after the municipal policing agency had notified SIRT of an allegation of interpersonal violence involving him. Golden was arrested by SIRT investigators.
Golden was released with several conditions, including a no-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.
His case has been before the courts several times this year.
Golden has been relieved of his duties and is on paid leave under the Police Act.
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