ESTEVAN - A member of the Estevan Police Service who is facing charges after an incident last year had his matters back in Estevan Provincial Court on March 17.
Const. Vaughn Golden's case was set aside to April 14 to be spoken to. He is charged with one count each of assault, uttering threats, mischief under $5,000 and violating his release conditions.
Background: The provincial Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) announced late in 2024 it had laid charges against Golden, after the EPS had notified SIRT of an allegation of interpersonal violence involving the member. He was arrested by SIRT investigators.
Golden was released with several conditions, including a non-contact order. Golden was placed on non-uniform, administrative duties by the EPS after his arrest.
On Dec. 22, the EPS notified SIRT that Golden was believed to have had contact with one of the individuals despite the release order. Following a review of the evidence gathered both by the EPS and SIRT, it was determined that reasonable grounds existed to believe Golden had committed a Criminal Code offence.
Golden has been relieved of his duties and is on a paid leave under the Police Act.
The charges have not been proven in court.
SaskToday.ca will have updates as they become available.
