A Port Moody police officer is on approved leave in Cuba after being taken into custody by police there and released.
A spokesperson from the PMPD’s community services section confirmed the officer was on a holiday. Sgt. Travis Carroll did not provide details including the officer’s name or the circumstances.
But a Global BC news report says it involves a complaint from a 17-year-old girl, who alleges she was assaulted by a VPD officer near Varadero. The report says the Port Moody Officer is allegedly a witness.
In a statement, Carroll said Port Moody police take allegations of misconduct concerning its officers seriously and has referred this matter to the Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner (OPCC).
According to the Canadian Press, a Vancouver police officer was also arrested and released in Cuba.
The OPCC has yet to respond to the Tri-City News’ requests for information.
