Video showing arrest in Lac La Biche causing concern, RCMP reviewing matter

A video posted to social media regarding a recent arrest in Lac La Biche is going viral, and causing concern in the community.

Mounties say the arrest took place around 2 a.m. on Oct. 1, when officers responded to a report that someone was intoxicated outside a home and was being verbally aggressive towards the home’s occupants.

One RCMP officer reportedly responded to the call, and tried to take the man into handcuffs, the man reportedly resisted and punched the officer in the head.

During the altercation, the officer tried using a Taser on the suspect multiple times, however, both attempts were unsuccessful. At some point after that, the man began to comply with the officer and was taken into custody.

While in custody, the man was taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries, before being charged for resisting arrest and assaulting a peace officer.

The RCMP has released two videos that were captured and notes they are conducting an internal review of the incident.

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