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No Charges in Dauphin Police Dog Bite Case After Man in Mental Health Crisis Seriously Injured

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Manitoba news — the province’s police watchdog will lay no charges against the RCMP officer whose police dog bit a man in mental health crisis during a June 2025 arrest in Dauphin.

By Maplestime News Desk | Manitoba | November 9, 2026

Sources: CBC Manitoba, Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba | Last updated: November 9, 2026

Key Takeaways

  • The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba has closed its investigation into the June 3, 2025 arrest in Dauphin.
  • The man, who was in mental health crisis, was seriously injured when a police dog bit him during the arrest.
  • The IIU concluded no criminal charges should be laid against the officer involved.
  • The IIU investigates whenever a person suffers a serious injury in an encounter with police in Manitoba.

What Happened in Dauphin

On June 3, 2025, RCMP officers in Dauphin arrested a man who was in mental health crisis. During the arrest, a police dog bit the man, and he was seriously injured. According to the IIU’s findings, the officer allowed the police dog to bite the man without first giving a warning.

Why the IIU Closed the Case

The IIU file was sent to the Manitoba Prosecution Service to determine whether any Criminal Code offences should be considered. The Crown ultimately did not recommend charges against the officer, saying the standard for prosecuting charges had not been met, and the investigation is now closed.

What Happens Next

The matter is closed. The IIU’s findings bring an end to an investigation that began after the June 2025 arrest, and no further action will follow from the unit.

Related: Manitoba Inquests Into Deaths Of 3 Men In Custody

Maplestime will provide updates from this investigation as announcements are made.

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