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24 January, 2020
SIU Investigating Injury to Man in Georgetown
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the serious injury sustained by a 46-year-old man earlier this week in Georgetown.23 January, 2020
SIU Lays Assault Charge Against Police Officer in Relation to Guelph Arrest
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Joseph Martino, has reasonable grounds to believe a Guelph Police Service (GPS) officer committed a criminal offence in relation to the arrest of an 18-year-old male in October of 2019. As a result, Director Martino has caused a charge to be laid against the officer.18 January, 2020
SIU Investigating Police-involved Shooting in Scarborough
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding a police-involved shooting today in Scarborough.16 January, 2020
SIU Terminates Investigation into Interaction Between Man and Police Officers in Brampton
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has terminated an investigation into a November 2019 interaction that occurred in Brampton between a 31-year-old man and Peel Regional Police officers.16 January, 2020
SIU Terminates Investigation into Cobourg Arrest
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has terminated an investigation into the arrest last month of a 22-year-old man by Cobourg Police Service (CPS) officers.13 January, 2020
SIU Terminates Investigation into Discharge of Firearm by Police Officer in Richmond Hill
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has terminated an investigation into an exchange of gunfire that occurred last month between a 34-year-old man and a York Regional Police officer in Richmond Hill.10 January, 2020
No Criminal Wrongdoing Found in Relation to Police-involved Shooting in Vaughan
Then Interim Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a York Regional Police officer in relation to a police-involved shooting on August 13, 2019 in Vaughan. The driver of a vehicle being investigated by police was shot multiple times in the course of his arrest and was taken to hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds.10 January, 2020
No Basis to Lay Charges Against Police Officer in Relation to Arrest of Teenager in St. Thomas
Then Interim Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a St. Thomas Police Service officer in relation to the serious injury sustained by a 14-year-old female in the course of her arrest on June 25, 2019.10 January, 2020
UPDATE: Man Who was Shot by Police Officer in Mississauga has Died
On January 7, 2020, the SIU commenced an investigation into a police-involved shooting in Mississauga. As a result of the shooting, a 28-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment. The man succumbed to his injuries today.9 January, 2020
SIU Terminates Investigation into Interaction Between Man and Niagara Regional Police Service Officers
The Interim Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has terminated an investigation into a July 3, 2016 interaction between a man and police officers. The SIU became aware of the incident on October 8, 2019 when notified by the Niagara Regional Police Service.7 January, 2020
No Charges to Issue in Relation to Kenora Arrest
On May 11, 2019, a 27-year-old man was arrested by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers in Kenora. He was lodged in a cell, and then transported to hospital after he complained of pain in one leg. The Interim Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against an OPP officer in relation to the fractured and dislocated left knee with which the man was diagnosed.
7 January, 2020
SIU Investigating Police-involved Shooting in Mississauga
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding a police-involved shooting this evening in Mississauga.4 January, 2020
SIU Investigating Death of Man in Windsor
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 51-year-old man last night in Windsor.3 January, 2020
No Charges to Issue in Relation to Police Pursuit that Preceded Collision in Toronto
On the morning of June 26, 2019, the Toronto Police Service (TPS) was made aware of a carjacking of a KIA. In the area of Weston Road and Little Avenue, a TPS officer spotted the stolen KIA and pursued it. A short time later, the KIA crashed into a dump truck. The 39-year-old male driver exited the vehicle following the collision and was arrested. The Interim Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against the officer in relation to the fractured nose and fractured right-side rib the man sustained.2 January, 2020
UPDATE: Man Who Sustained Gunshot Wounds in St. Catharines has Died
On December 31, 2019, the SIU commenced an investigation into a police-involved shooting in St. Catharines. As a result of the shooting, a 56-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment. The man has since succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced dead yesterday at 12:27 p.m.2 January, 2020
No Charges Warranted in Relation to Toronto Collision that Resulted in Death of Man and Injuries to his Wife
On June 22, 2019, a Toronto Police Service officer attempted to stop a Honda Civic to investigate its occupants. Moments later, the Civic t-boned a Chevrolet Malibu in the intersection of Scarborough Golf Club Road and Lawrence Avenue East. The 77-year-old driver of the Malibu died tragically in the collision, and his 74-year-old wife, who was sitting in the passenger seat, suffered serious injuries. The Interim Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges in relation to this case.1 January, 2020
SIU Investigating Police-Involved Shooting in St. Catharines
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding a police-involved shooting yesterday in St. Catharines that resulted in serious injuries to a 56-year-old man.1 January, 2020