Ottawa police officer charged with assault following off-duty incident in Oakville, Ont.

Ottawa Police sign outside headquarters on Elgin St. in Ottawa. (CTV News Ottawa)

The Ottawa Police Service says an officer was charged with assault after an off-duty incident in Oakville, Ont. earlier this month.

According to a news release from police, Staff Sgt. Walt Lushman is facing one count of assault for an incident took place on June 12 at 10:20 p.m. The incident followed an “alleged dispute related to a collision between two vehicles.”

Lushman was released on an undertaking with conditions.

The Halton Regional Police Service are undertaking a criminal investigation, and Ottawa police say Lushman will have no public-facing duties while the investigation is ongoing.

The Ottawa Police Service Professional Standards Unit is also investigating the incident.

“The OPS holds all officers to a high standard of conduct, both on and off duty, and expects their actions to reflect the trust and values of the community we serve,” Ottawa police wrote.

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