An RCMP officer conducted a traffic stop involving a vehicle at a campground on Highway 83, in Roblin, on July 16th at around 7:45 p.m.
The driver was outside of the vehicle — which had not been registered — and the officer told him that it would be towed.
After being told that it would be towed, the driver got into the vehicle, reversed extremely rapidly, and struck the officer. He then fled the scene.
The officer was taken to the hospital, where they were treated and later released.
The day after, July 17th, the suspect turned himself in to police and was arrested.
He was identified as 31-year-old Matthew Paul of San Clara, Manitoba and has been charged with Assaulting a Peace Officer with a Weapon, Flight from Peace Officer and Failing to Stop After an Accident.
He was released by the courts with conditions.
Roblin RCMP continue to investigate.
