The trial for an RNC officer accused of assaulting her partner has been told that the relationship gradually went from normal to violent.
Constable Noelle Laite is charged with assault, assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm and assault by choking.
The complainant, 27-year-old Dominique Kelly, shed some light on those allegations in Corner Brook court on Thursday.
She said things were good at the start for the couple, but they soon began arguing over little things. Kelly said that progressed to yelling and screaming, and eventually got violent.
On one occasion it’s alleged Laite struck Kelly, kicking and punching her on the floor of their Pasadena home.
Kelly also described being pushed up against a wall, being choked by Laite’s forearm against her neck, and being grabbed by the collar of her shirt.
She said it was Laite who initiated the incidents, which are alleged to have occurred between 2020 and this past January, when charges were laid.
The trial continues today in Corner Brook.
Laite has remained on the job but assigned to administrative duties.