A Coquitlam RCMP officer is facing an assault charge, the B.C. Prosecution Service announced Wednesday (May 13).
Const. Shawn Tilton was charged with one count of assault, contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code on Wednesday. The charge is in connection with an incident in Coquitlam on Jan. 26, 2024.
Tilton’s first court appearance is scheduled for June 18 in Port Coquitlam provincial court.