Calgary police officer charged in on-duty assault in Woodbine

A Calgary police officer is facing charges after he allegedly fired a Taser at a man twice during an incident in Woodbine earlier this year.

It happened as the officer was attempting to get inside a home in the southwest community on Jan. 4.

"It is alleged the officer used force that was not reasonable or proportionate given the circumstances," police said in a Tuesday news release.

The officer, a two-year member of the Calgary Police Service (CPS), was suspended in February while the professional standards section investigated the incident, reviewing body-worn camera footage.

In consultation with the Crown, Const. Nickolas Kerton, 37, has been charged with one count of assault with a weapon.

He's scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 20.

"He remains suspended and his duty status will be reviewed as is standard procedure," said CPS.