Trial begins for Red Deer Mountie charged with sexual assault with a weapon
Trial has begun in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench for a City Mountie charged with breach of trust and sexual assault with a weapon stemming from an incident three years ago.
Jason Andrew Tress, 32, was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to both counts on Monday.
The charges date back to May 1, 2016 when Red Deer RCMP responded to a domestic dispute at an apartment near 52 Street and 46 Avenue. Tress is accused of sexually assaulting a woman while he and three other officers were at the scene.
It’s not yet known what exactly Tress is accused to have done to the female complainant. It’s likely to become clear when she gives her testimony Tuesday morning.