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Off-Duty Mountie Charged with Assault After Broken Arm Incident
5 Nov
Summary
- An off-duty RCMP officer faces aggravated assault charges.
- Roland Becker suffered a broken arm during an attempted arrest.
- Becker, who has dementia, fears future encounters with the officer.
A northern Manitoba man's life has been significantly impacted after his arm was broken during an attempted arrest by an off-duty RCMP officer. Const. Mike McGrath has now been charged with aggravated assault following an investigation by the province's police watchdog.
Roland Becker, 69, who lives with dementia, was reportedly taken to the ground and had his arm broken by the officer on October 16, 2025, at the Thompson Regional Community Centre. He was never charged with any offense, but sustained serious injuries requiring multiple surgeries.
Becker's son states his father has ongoing pain and his arm remains crooked, potentially never regaining full use. The incident has left Becker fearful of community activities and future interactions, impacting his quality of life.
Const. McGrath's next court date for the aggravated assault charge is scheduled for November 24, 2026, in Thompson. The Independent Investigation Unit confirmed no charges were filed against Becker.
