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A Leduc man has been arrested after a collision with a police cruiser that sent an RCMP officer to hospital.
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RCMP said the officer was injured when his cruiser was “intentionally rammed” on 50 Avenue in Leduc around 10:30 a.m. Monday.
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Police said an orange Ford Raptor accelerated toward the car and rammed it from behind. The impact forced both vehicles off the road and into a ditch.
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Following the collision, a man exited the pickup truck, prompting the injured police officer to pursue him on foot.
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Following the man’s arrest, the officer was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been released.
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“Investigation into the collision has revealed that the suspect accelerated towards and intentionally rammed the officer,” a police news release said.
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Mitchell Donald Culhane, 34, has been charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, failing to stop at an accident causing bodily harm, and resisting arrest.
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Culhane is in custody. His next court date is scheduled for Thursday in Leduc.
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In the news release, Leduc RCMP detachment commander Insp. Kiel Samotej noted violence against police has been rising in Alberta.
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“Since 2023, instances of assault on police with a weapon or causing bodily harm has increased by 23 per cent in the province,” Samotej said. “Although violence against police is rising, our officers are trained, equipped, and prepared to respond decisively. The resilience shown by our officers ensures we can continue serving the public with confidence.”
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