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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