I have posted this here rather than in the Military Police page because it seems to me that the situation is by no means clear. The story is reproduced under the Fair Comment provisions of the Copyright Act.
Military cops in bar brawl
OPP, Canadian Forces probe fight
By LUKE HENDRY, QMI Agency
Last Updated: August 28, 2010 11:38pm
BELLEVILLE — Three military police officers were involved in a “melee of fighting” in a Trenton bar early Saturday, officials say.
OPP, however, say the only person charged as of Saturday night is a civilian.
Sgt. Randy Blakely, of Quinte West OPP, said the free-for-all was reported at 2:15 a.m. Saturday by someone at Rumours Restaurant and Pub.
“A man became annoying to female patrons of the bar,” Blakely said, describing the man as having acted in a “flirtatious” manner.
“He was asked to leave. An altercation took place with staff. Staff members were assaulted,” said Blakely.
Blakely said the venue soon became the scene of several separate clashes, and more and more calls to police were made.
“There was about three or four fights going on,” Blakely said.
Police arrived about a minute after the first call and found a large group of people fighting.
“The first call came in (as) 15 to 20 (people fighting) but there were more than that when we arrived,” Blakely said. He added some were bleeding.
“It was just a melee of fighting.”
Two people involved in a fight separate from the original conflict were taken to hospital, he said. Their injuries weren’t known.
The bar’s management couldn’t be reached for comment Saturday evening.
Capt. Annie Morin, a public affairs officer at 8 Wing-CFB Trenton, told QMI Agency that military police were involved, but she couldn’t release the names or ages of the trio.
Morin said the OPP are investigating “and on the military side we are doing our own investigation.”
The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service will handle the case for the military, said Morin.
Bryson Horner, 27, of Sarnia, is charged with assault. He was released on conditions pending a court appearance.
Blakely said police are still investigating and further arrests and charges are possible.
Military cops in bar brawl
OPP, Canadian Forces probe fight
By LUKE HENDRY, QMI Agency
Last Updated: August 28, 2010 11:38pm
BELLEVILLE — Three military police officers were involved in a “melee of fighting” in a Trenton bar early Saturday, officials say.
OPP, however, say the only person charged as of Saturday night is a civilian.
Sgt. Randy Blakely, of Quinte West OPP, said the free-for-all was reported at 2:15 a.m. Saturday by someone at Rumours Restaurant and Pub.
“A man became annoying to female patrons of the bar,” Blakely said, describing the man as having acted in a “flirtatious” manner.
“He was asked to leave. An altercation took place with staff. Staff members were assaulted,” said Blakely.
Blakely said the venue soon became the scene of several separate clashes, and more and more calls to police were made.
“There was about three or four fights going on,” Blakely said.
Police arrived about a minute after the first call and found a large group of people fighting.
“The first call came in (as) 15 to 20 (people fighting) but there were more than that when we arrived,” Blakely said. He added some were bleeding.
“It was just a melee of fighting.”
Two people involved in a fight separate from the original conflict were taken to hospital, he said. Their injuries weren’t known.
The bar’s management couldn’t be reached for comment Saturday evening.
Capt. Annie Morin, a public affairs officer at 8 Wing-CFB Trenton, told QMI Agency that military police were involved, but she couldn’t release the names or ages of the trio.
Morin said the OPP are investigating “and on the military side we are doing our own investigation.”
The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service will handle the case for the military, said Morin.
Bryson Horner, 27, of Sarnia, is charged with assault. He was released on conditions pending a court appearance.
Blakely said police are still investigating and further arrests and charges are possible.
