Doctor unlawfully arrested and searched during traffic stop

Item

Incident Title
Doctor unlawfully arrested and searched during traffic stop
Incident ID
221169
Incident Description
In 2010, a charge of speeding against an accused was stayed after the Provincial Court of Alberta found that Thomas breached the accusedÕs section 9 Charter rights by unlawfully arresting him. The accused alleged racial profiling by Thomas but the Court held that there wasnÕt enough evidence to support the allegation.
Incident Date
11/23/2008
Incident City
Edmonton
Type of Abuse
Racial profiling; Physical violence; Arrest
Authority Involved
Edmonton Police Service
Officer Name
Wes Thomas
Submission Source
External Database Import
Submission Source Affiliation
Alberta Police Misconduct Database
Collection
Alberta Police Misconduct Database
Additional Details
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Archive Publication Date
July 31, 2022
Archive Last Update
July 31, 2022
Tags
unlawful arrest; racism; Charter
Confidentiality/Restrictions
From published source
Complaint Resolution
charges stayed
Item sets
Alberta Police Misconduct Database