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13 February, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man’s Arrest in North York
On October 25, 2025, the SIU was notified by the Toronto Police Service that an officer had discharged his firearm at a 59-year-old man in the course of the man’s arrest earlier in the day. The man was not struck. The SIU initiated an investigation, naming the officer who discharged his firearm as a subject official. Upon learning that the man had suffered a fractured right elbow, the SIU named a second subject official. The investigation is now concluded. On his assessment of the evidence, SIU Director Joseph Martino determined there were no reasonable grounds to believe that any officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the man’s arrest.
12 February, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Fatal Police-Involved Shooting on Wapekeka First Nation
On July 31, 2025, a 23-year-old man passed away, the result of a police shooting on Wapekeka First Nation. The SIU was notified of the incident and initiated an investigation. The investigation is now concluded. On his assessment of the evidence, SIU Director Joseph Martino determined there were no reasonable grounds to believe that an officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the man’s death.
11 February, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man’s Serious Injury Suffered While Lodged in OPP Blind River Cell
A 54-year-old man was arrested on October 19, 2025 and taken to the OPP Blind River Detachment where he was lodged in a cell. Following a video bail hearing the next day, the man was escorted back to the cell area. At the threshold of the door leading to the cells, the man walked in the direction of an employee instead of through the open cell door. An officer approached the man and pushed him away from the employee towards the cell. The man’s back banged up against the cell, pushing the cell door momentarily closed behind him. The officer and the man became involved in a struggle as the employee pulled open the cell door. The man was pushed into the cell and the cell door closed. When the man complained of pain in his left shoulder, he was transported to a medical facility where he was diagnosed with a serious injury. On his assessment of the evidence, SIU Director Joseph Martino determined there were no reasonable grounds to believe that an officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the man’s injury.
10 February, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man’s Drug Overdose in Toronto Police Custody
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe a Toronto Police Service officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the drug overdose suffered by a 38-year-old man while in police custody. On October 18, 2025, police responded to a reported assault at George Hislop Park and arrested the man for assault with a weapon.10 February, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man’s Broken Leg in Guelph Arrest
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe a Guelph Police Service officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the fractured left leg suffered by a 35-year-old man. On October 19, 2025, officers went to a residence in the area of Arkell Road and Gordon Street to arrest the man for being in the basement of the house in violation of a release order. He was handcuffed without incident and escorted outside. While out front of the home, the man made a sudden move to his left to break free, and he was forced to the ground by officers.10 February, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Cyclist Injured in Collision with Police Cruiser in Sudbury
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe a Greater Sudbury Police Service officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the fractured collar bone suffered by a 75-year-old man. On October 18, 2025, the man, while riding an electric bike, was struck by the cruiser as he cycled across Lorne Street. The police officer had entered the intersection on a greenlight while en route to a call for service.
9 February, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Fatal Milton Collision
On March 30, 2024, an 18-year-old male, intoxicated and driving an Infiniti with a 16-year-old female as his front seat passenger, rammed into the rear of a 26-year-old male’s Honda that was stopped for a red light. All three vehicle occupants died in the collision. On July 22, 2024, upon learning from the Halton Regional Police Service that the 18-year-old had twice been stopped for investigation of impaired driving by officers in the couple of hours before the collision, the SIU invoked its mandate. The two officers who conducted those investigations were identified as subject officials. The SIU investigation is now concluded. On his assessment of the evidence, SIU Director Joseph Martino determined there were no reasonable grounds to believe that either officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the collision.9 February, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man’s Facial Fractures in Mississauga Arrest
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe a Peel Regional Police officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the fractured nose and orbital bone suffered by a 40-year-old man during his arrest in Mississauga. On October 12, 2025, officers on patrol saw a man pushing an empty wheelchair with an open can of beer on it on Dundas Street East, east of Dixie Road.6 February, 2026
Notice of Correction to Director’s Report
Please be advised that the Director’s Report for case 25-PVI-404, originally published on February 3, 2026, has been amended to correct an error.5 February, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Woman’s Facial Fractures in Brampton Arrest
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe a Peel Regional Police officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the serious injuries suffered by a 39-year-old woman. On October 9, 2025, officers were dispatched to the Pizza Pizza at 320 Main Street North in Brampton after an employee reported a woman in the store behaving erratically and threatening staff with scissors.
3 February, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Woman’s Broken Knee in Rainy River Collision
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe an Ontario Provincial Police officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the fractured knee suffered by a 19-year-old woman. On October 5, 2025, officers located a stolen pickup truck and attempted to stop it.2 February, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Medical Event that Occurred in Ottawa Police Cell
On October 13, 2025, a 43-year-old man lapsed into medical crisis while lodged in a police cell at the Ottawa Police Service station on Elgin Street. The SIU was notified of the incident and initiated an investigation, naming the officer with ultimate responsibility for the care of prisoners as the subject official. The investigation is now concluded. On his assessment of the evidence, SIU Director Joseph Martino determined there were no reasonable grounds to believe that the officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the man’s medical event.
2 February, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man’s Death Following Windsor Police-Involved Shooting
On September 18, 2025, a 58-year-old man was wounded by gunshots fired by Windsor Police Service officers. The man passed away two days later, the result of complications from those wounds. The SIU was notified of the incident and initiated an investigation, naming three officers as subject officials. The investigation is now concluded. On his assessment of the evidence, SIU Director Joseph Martino determined there were no reasonable grounds to believe that any officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the shooting.
2 February, 2026
Due to Lack of Cooperation from Man, SIU Discontinues Tillsonburg Investigation
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated an investigation into the arrest of a 42-year-old man in November in Tillsonburg.
29 January, 2026
Officers Not Responsible for Injuries Suffered by Woman Following Fall on Ice; SIU Discontinues London Investigation
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated an investigation into the serious injuries suffered by a 75-year-old woman in December in London.
29 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Wallaceburg Arrest
A 65-year-old man suffered a serious self-inflicted injury in the course of his arrest in Wallaceburg by Chatham-Kent Police Service officers on October 11, 2025. The SIU was notified of the incident and initiated an investigation. The investigation is now concluded. On his assessment of the evidence, SIU Director Joseph Martino determined there were no reasonable grounds to believe that an officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the man’s arrest and injury.
28 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Police-Involved Shooting in Latchford
A 34-year-old man suffered gunshots in the course of his arrest by Ontario Provincial Police officers in Latchford on October 5, 2025. The SIU was notified of the incident and initiated an investigation. The investigation is now concluded. On his assessment of the evidence, SIU Director Joseph Martino determined there were no reasonable grounds to believe that any officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the man’s arrest and injuries.
28 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Halton Police Following Man’s Fall from Height
On the night of October 28, 2025, Halton Regional Police Service officers were dispatched to the area of Guelph Line and the Queen Elizabeth Way to investigate a report of a man striking a woman with a skateboard. Upon arriving, officers confronted a man who matched the description and advised him he was under arrest. When one of the officers went to take hold of him, the man fled from the officers on foot. The officers gave pursuit. At one point, the man jumped over a guardrail, not realizing that the ground on the other side was approximately eight metres below. The 25-year-old man was arrested and transported to hospital for treatment of a fractured wrist. On his assessment of the evidence, SIU Director Joseph Martino determined there were no reasonable grounds to believe that any officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the man’s injury.
27 January, 2026
SIU Terminates Investigation into Woman’s Fractured Ribs in Relation to Toronto Arrest
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated an investigation into the reported serious injury suffered by a 38-year-old woman during her arrest by Toronto Police Service officers. On October 2, 2025, the woman was arrested on Dundas Street East for outstanding warrants following a welfare check at a nearby residence.26 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man’s Fracture in Fall from Window in St. Catharines
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe a Niagara Regional Police Service officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the pelvic fracture suffered by a 42-year-old man in St. Catharines. On October 6, 2025, officers went to a home in the area of Haig Street and Carlton Street following an unknown trouble call, the second 911 call from the man that day. The man was of unsound mind, having taken methamphetamine.26 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man’s Facial Fractures While in Custody of London Police
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe a London Police Service officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the fractures suffered by a 35-year-old man while in custody. On October 2, 2025, the man, who was arrested for a stabbing, was escorted to a phone room to await a call from his counsel while at the police detachment.25 January, 2026
SIU Investigating Death of Man in Ottawa
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 24-year-old man in Ottawa. As Ottawa Police Service officers may have been in and around the area at the time of the man’s death, the SIU was notified and invoked its mandate.23 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man’s Broken Nose in Flight from Greater Sudbury Police
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe two Greater Sudbury Police Service officers committed a criminal offence in relation to the serious injury of a 48-year-old man. On September 30, 2025, officers went to a residence in Chelmsford to arrest the man. The ankle monitoring device he was wearing gave the arresting officers reasonable grounds to believe he was at the address in violation of a condition of a release order.23 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man Shot by Less-Lethal Firearm in Midland
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe an Ontario Provincial Police officer committed a criminal offence in connection with firing an Anti-Riot Weapon Enfield (ARWEN) at a 28-year-old man. On September 29, 2025, police were called to a carpark behind the Guesthouse Shelter, 522 Elizabeth Street, Midland. There were 911 calls about a man armed with a knife chasing a female in the vicinity.23 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man’s Concussion in Fight with Off-Duty Officers in Toronto
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe a Toronto Police Service officer committed a criminal offence in connection with a concussion suffered by a 20-year-old man in a fight with off-duty officers. On September 26, 2025, the man was at the Rock N Horse Saloon, 250 Adelaide Street West, when he repeatedly attempted to dance with a woman despite her objections.23 January, 2026
SIU Terminates Investigation into Man’s Apprehension, Hospitalization in Markham
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated an investigation into the hospitalization of a 28-year-old man in Markham.22 January, 2026
SIU Ceases Investigation After Finding Man Was Responsible for Broken Wrist in Sioux Lookout Cell
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has terminated an investigation into the fractured left wrist suffered by a 37-year-old man while in custody of the Ontario Provincial Police.21 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man’s Injury During Arrest in Toronto
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe a Toronto Police Service officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the fractured right toe suffered by a 39-year-old man during his arrest. On September 22, 2025, officers were called to a Pioneer gas station near Kipling Avenue and Dixon Road in relation to a dispute.21 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man’s Skull Fracture While Fleeing Police in Brampton
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the fractured right shoulder suffered by a 22-year-old man during his arrest. On May 17, 2024, TPS Carjacking Task Force officers went to a strip mall on Bramsteele Road in Brampton for a report of a stolen Jeep.21 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Woman’s Broken Arm Amid Ottawa Arrest
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe an Ottawa Police Service officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the fractured right arm suffered by a 55-year-old woman. On September 22, 2025, police were called to a residence in the area of Queen Mary Street and Vanier Parkway after receiving a report of an assault.20 January, 2026
SIU Ceases Investigation into Woman’s Hospitalization in Belleville
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated an investigation into the hospitalization of a 39-year-old woman while she was in police custody in Belleville.19 January, 2026
SIU Discontinues Cobourg Investigation
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated the SIU’s investigation into a reported injury suffered by a 33-year-old woman in Cobourg in September.
18 January, 2026
SIU Investigating Police-Involved Shooting in Oshawa
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding a police-involved shooting today in Oshawa.
16 January, 2026
SIU Investigating Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Brantford
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating after a 33-year-old man was fatally shot by Brantford Police this morning.15 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Toronto Police Pursuit
In the early morning of September 21, 2025, a stolen Honda Civic was being operated by a 14-year-old male. Travelling in excess of the speed limit, the vehicle came to the attention of a Toronto Police Service officer. With the officer behind him, the cruiser’s lights and siren activated, the teenager continued to accelerate westbound. Shortly after, the Civic entered into an intersection against a red light and was struck by another vehicle. Arriving at the intersection a couple of seconds later, the officer exited his cruiser and rendered assistance to the parties involved in the collision. The teenager was arrested and taken to hospital where he was diagnosed with a brain bleed. The occupants of the other vehicle were not seriously injured in the collision. On his assessment of the evidence, SIU Director Joseph Martino determined there were no reasonable grounds to believe that the officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the collision.
14 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Woodstock Arrest
In the evening of September 18, 2025, a Woodstock Police Service officer was on patrol when he observed two motorcyclists on Highway 401 riding together without licence plates affixed to their vehicles. Intending to stop them for a Highway Traffic Act infraction, the officer followed them as they exited the highway. The motorcyclists pulled up to a gas pump when in front of them appeared a marked police pick-up truck. One of the motorcyclists accelerated away from the cruiser and left the gas station. The other motorcyclist also attempted to drive away from the scene but he was tackled to the ground by the officer. The man landed awkwardly resulting in him suffering a fractured left ankle. On his assessment of the evidence, SIU Director Joseph Martino determined there were no reasonable grounds to believe that the officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the man’s arrest and injury.
14 January, 2026
Officer Did Nothing to Cause Man’s Wrist Fractures; SIU Discontinues Bewdley Investigation
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated an investigation into the serious injury suffered by a 39-year-old man in October in Bewdley.
13 January, 2026
No Charges to Issue in Relation to Hamilton Arrest
In the early morning of September 19, 2025, police were called to a vacant building in Hamilton to investigate a reported break and enter in progress. The first officer to arrive exited his cruiser and soon after located a man with a bike beside a wall of the building, and another man in the process of exiting a window feet first. The officer took hold of the man by the chest as he was climbing out the window and told him he was under arrest. He told the man with the bike not to move and directed the other man to lay down. The man refused to get on the ground of his own volition and was forced down by the officer. A struggle ensued, during which time the man’s head struck the wall and began to bleed. The officer called EMS but the man refused treatment. He was cited for trespass and released. Later that day, the man attended hospital and was diagnosed with two left-sided rib fractures. On his assessment of the evidence, SIU Director Joseph Martino determined there were no reasonable grounds to believe that the officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the man’s arrest and injuries.
13 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Innisfil Arrest
In the evening of September 17, 2025, South Simcoe Police Service officers were dispatched to a residence in Innisfil to investigate a report of a man assaulting his female partner. Upon arrival, the officers met the woman. The man had left on his motorcycle. As the officers and the woman talked, the man returned. However, he then stopped, turned his motorcycle around, and began to travel away. The officers followed the man and turned on their cruiser’s emergency lights. A few seconds into the pursuit, the officer operating the cruiser pulled alongside the motorcycle. The man was stopped on his motorcycle, its engine still running. The officer exited the cruiser and pushed the man, causing him to tumble with the motorcycle falling on top of him. He was subsequently handcuffed without issue. The man was eventually taken to hospital and diagnosed with a fractured left ankle. On his assessment of the evidence, SIU Director Joseph Martino determined there were no reasonable grounds to believe that an officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the man’s arrest and injury.
13 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Scarborough Arrest
On the morning of July 2, 2025, a resident of a Scarborough apartment building called 911. She then hung-up the call but not before the 911 call-taker heard yelling in the background. Two Toronto Police Service officers were dispatched to the apartment unit to ensure the caller was okay. En route, they learned that a man was before the courts on a domestic assault charge involving the caller, and that the man was prohibited from being at the address or having contact with the woman. The woman opened the door and allowed the officers entry into the apartment. The man was present. When an officer indicated he would be arrested for breaching his release conditions, a struggle ensued between officers and the man. The man was eventually handcuffed. He was taken to hospital following his arrest and diagnosed with a broken nose. On his assessment of the evidence, SIU Director Joseph Martino determined there were no reasonable grounds to believe that an officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the 40-year-old man’s arrest and injury.
12 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man’s Fall After Being Tased in St. Catharines
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe a Niagara Regional Police Service officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the fractured right shoulder suffered by a 42-year-old man during his apprehension in St. Catharines. On September 16, 2025, police were called to the Metro on Lakeshore Road in relation to a disorientated man who had fallen in the grocery store.12 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Cyclist Struck by Cruiser in Kingston
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe a Kingston Police officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the fractured face and spine suffered by a 38-year-old man after he was struck by a cruiser. On September 16, 2025, the officer collided into the man, who was riding a bicycle, while he attempted to stop him following a call to police about a gunshot heard at Barrie and Johnson Streets.9 January, 2026
Investigation Concluded into Man’s Broken Left Wrist After London Arrest
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe a London Police Service officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the fractured left wrist suffered by a 28-year-old man. In the early hours of September 15, 2025, the man was stopped by an officer while for riding a bicycle without a light in the area of Brough Street and University Crescent.9 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man’s Fall from Balcony in Flight from Toronto Police
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe a Toronto Police Service officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the injuries suffered by a 32-year-old man in a fall from a balcony while fleeing police. On September 14, 2025, officers went to a residence in the area of Dundas Street East and Parliament Street as the man had reportedly violated a curfew, a term of his release order.8 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man’s Broken Nose in Toronto Arrest
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe a Toronto Police Service officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the fractured nose suffered by a 21-year-old man during his arrest. On February 23, 2025, TPS Drug Squad officers went to a house in the area of Eglinton Avenue East and McCowan Road in Scarborough on the strength of a warrant to search for illicit drugs.8 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man’s Facial Fractures in Windsor Arrest
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe a Windsor Police Service officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the fractured nose and orbital bone suffered by a 38-year-old man.7 January, 2026
SIU Terminates Investigation into Woman’s Drug Overdose in Timmins
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated an investigation into the hospitalization of a 44-year-old woman after she ingested cocaine during an interaction with an Ontario Provincial Police officer in Timmins.6 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Woman’s Death, Serious Injuries of Two Men, in London Collision
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe a London Police Service officer committed a criminal offence in connection with a collision that resulted in the death of a 67-year-old woman and the serious injuries of two men in September.6 January, 2026
Notice of Correction to Director’s Report
Please be advised that a Director’s Report for case 25-OCI-330, published on December 22, 2025, has been amended to correct two errors.2 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Teen Injured During Arrest at Kitchener LCBO
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe a Waterloo Regional Police Service officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the fractured right rib suffered by a 16-year-old girl. On September 6, 2025, the off-duty officer saw the girl attempt to steal three bottles of alcohol from an LCBO on Ottawa Street North. The officer tried to arrest her for theft, and she tried to get away. In the entrance of the store, the officer forced her down to the floor and pinned her down while she continued to struggle. He moved her into the store and forced her to the floor again until additional officers arrived.2 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Motorcycle Collision Involving OPP Cruiser in Welland
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the serious injuries suffered by a 50-year-old man in a motorcycle collision. On September 5, 2025, an OPP officer attempted to do a U-turn on Highway 58A while attempting to locate a pedestrian who was reportedly walking in traffic. While he attempted to turn around in a marked Dodge Charger, the operator of a Harley Davidson struck the side of the cruiser. The motorcyclist was taken to hospital with fractures of the ribs, spine and pelvis.2 January, 2026
SIU Concludes Investigation into Woman’s Broken Knee in Innisfil Arrest
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe a South Simcoe Police Service (SSPS) officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the fractured left knee suffered by a 40-year-old woman in 2023. The SIU began investigating on September 4, 2025, after the SSPS notified the SIU that they were in possession of information that the woman was seriously injured during her arrest on March 10, 2023.2 January, 2026
SIU Discontinues Investigation into Man’s Death at Square One Mall in Mississauga
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated an investigation into the self-inflicted death of an 18-year-old man in Mississauga.
1 January, 2026