HRP release:

On June 14 at approximately 2:05 p.m., officers responded to a report of an assault in progress within the 70 block of Demetreous Lane in Dartmouth. The victim, who is known to the suspect, was able to get away prior to police arrival.

The suspect barricaded himself inside the residence and refused to exit or comply with the officers’ verbal commands. Police negotiators were called to the scene and a warrant to enter the residence was obtained.

At approximately 5:35 p.m., the suspect was arrested with assistance from the Emergency Response Team.

The victim was transported to the hospital by EHS for non-life-threatening injuries.

Corey Aaron Whynder, 34, is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth provincial court today to face charges of:

• Assault
• Unlawful confinement
• Assault a peace officer with a weapon (x2)
• Resist arrest