News release
RCMP charge man with public mischief following false allegations against officers during arrest
June 5, 2026
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Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP
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RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment (HRD) has charged a man with public mischief after he made false allegations against officers following his arrest.
On January 11, at approximately 3:40 p.m., an officer with the RCMP HRD Traffic Unit was in the 3200 block of Hwy. 2 when they observed a vehicle with tinted windows enter a parking lot. The officer spoke with the driver about the provincial regulations regarding tinted windows and while doing so, observed signs of impairment.
The officer then made a demand for a roadside breath sample, which the driver refused.
Timothy Mathew Reynolds, 43, of Elmsdale, was arrested and charged with Refusal to Comply with a Demand.
Following his arrest, Reynolds filed complaints alleging officers physically and sexually assaulted him.
On January 13, the RCMP requested a review by the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT), which found no evidence to support the allegations.
On May 26, Reynolds was arrested and charged with Public Mischief, Extortion and Intimidation of a Justice Participant.
He was released and is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on June 30.
“We take all allegations involving our employees seriously and ensure they’re thoroughly reviewed,” says Insp. Cory Bushell, HRD Operations Officer - East. “In this case, the allegations were examined through both internal processes and an independent agency. We expect our officers to maintain professionalism to uphold public trust, and we’re committed to supporting employees when they’re unlawfully targeted for properly performing their duties.”
File #: 26-5600