Police Investigate Assault & Property Damage Call

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Around 9:45 p.m. November 25, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a man that damaged a window in a residence in the 30 block of Gaston Road, Dartmouth.  The man then assaulted a woman and left the area on foot.  Officers located the man near a vehicle on Gaston Road.  The man resisted arrest and officers used a Conducted Energy Weapon (also known as a Taser) to gain compliance and complete the arrest.  A 51-year-old man was arrested and will be held for court for Assault and Mischief (Property Damage) charges.  The investigation is still ongoing at this time.

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