Top B.C. Mountie Dwayne McDonald relieved of duties over unspecified allegations

RCMP say Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald, the commanding officer for the Mounties in British Columbia, has been relieved of his duties following unspecified allegations.

The B.C. RCMP's commanding officer has been ousted following unspecified allegations dating from 2016 to 2018, according to a statement from the force. Dwayne McDonald, who served as the RCMP's deputy commissioner, was relieved of his duties.

The RCMP’s commanding officer in British Columbia has been relieved of his duties following allegations dating back to 2016, the force announced Thursday.