Two Vancouver police officers were charged with assault Tuesday (Aug. 20) for an off-duty incident dating back to December 2023.
Officer Joshua Wong is facing two counts of assault, while officer Brian Hunt is facing one, according to online court records.
The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner told Black Press Media the incident itself took place on Dec. 16, 2023 and that the Vancouver Police Department informed its office of it on Jan. 4, 2024. The New Westminster Police Department was tasked with investigating the officers for discreditable conduct under the Police Act.
That investigation has been put on hold while criminal proceedings now unfold.
VPD spokesperson Const. Tania Visintin told Black Press Media Wong or Hunt are no longer in an "operational role." Asked for clarification on when their duties changed and what the new roles are, Visintin only said "they are in a different role."
"Other than that, I cannot provide any more details on personal matters," she added.
Wong and Hunt are set to appear at the New Westminster courthouse on Sept. 18.
Wong was one of numerous officers investigated in relation to the 2015 arrest and death of Myles Gray. None of the officers involved were ever charged.
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