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23 March, 2019
SIU Investigating Man’s Serious Injuries in Cambridge
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the serious injuries sustained by a 19-year-old man this morning in Cambridge.21 March, 2019
SIU Determines No Criminal Wrongdoing in Relation to Chatham Incident
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against an Ontario Provincial Police officer in Chatham in relation to the serious injury sustained by a 24-year-old woman during her arrest in March of 2018.21 March, 2019
No Grounds to Lay Charges in Relation to Man’s Death in Innerkip
On April 23, 2018, a 54-year-old man called 911 to report that he intended to kill himself. Upon arrival at the location that was provided by the man, an Ontario Provincial Police officer attempted to communicate with the man by calling and texting his cellphone. The officer tried to shine light into the man’s vehicle and to use the ditch as cover to get closer to the vehicle, but he was unable to see inside the vehicle. When officers got closer to the man’s vehicle by using an armoured vehicle, the man was discovered with a gunshot wound to his head and a firearm in his hands. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges in relation to the man’s death.20 March, 2019
No Grounds to Lay Charges in Relation to Shooting Death in Ottawa
On the evening of February 25, 2018, a man stabbed another individual at a grocery store in Ottawa, and then fled to a nearby residential area. Ottawa Police Service officers were dispatched. When a police officer went down a narrow walkway, the person of interest jumped into the walkway with a knife in his hand, raised to shoulder height. He moved toward the officer, and when he did not comply with the officer’s commands to drop the knife, the officer shot the man multiple times. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against the officer in this case.19 March, 2019
SIU Investigating Burk’s Falls Incident; Man Died Later in Hospital
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding an interaction between police and a 54-year-old man earlier this month in Armour Township. The man later died in hospital.18 March, 2019
Criminal Charges not Warranted in Relation to Shooting at Sudbury Downtown Transit Terminal
On April 1, 2018, Greater Sudbury Police Service officers were dispatched to the Downtown Transit Terminal after receiving a report of a man carrying two large knives, and trying to break into the terminal’s security office. When the 24-year-old man rushed towards the officers, CEWs were discharged but they appeared to have no effect. When the man ran at the officers again, one officer discharged his firearm multiple times at the man, and the man was struck. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against the officer in relation to the injury sustained by this man, or by a 39-year-old man who was in the security office at the time.16 March, 2019
SIU Investigating Collision in St. Catharines
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding a collision that occurred earlier today in St. Catharines, resulting in injuries to two people.15 March, 2019
Criminal Charges not Warranted in Relation to Arrest of Woman in Toronto
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a Toronto Police Service officer in relation to the serious injury sustained by a 34-year-old woman during her arrest on September 11, 2018.13 March, 2019
SIU Terminates Windsor Investigation
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into a serious injury sustained by a 47-year-old man in Windsor in January of 2019.13 March, 2019
SIU Terminates Investigation into Man’s Fall From Hospital Parking Garage in Brantford
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into the falling injuries sustained by a 43-year-old man last month in Brantford.13 March, 2019
SIU Terminates Niagara Falls Investigation as Injury Not Serious
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into an interaction that occurred in October of 2018 between a 39-year-old man and Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) officers. The SIU was notified of this incident by the police service on February 12, 2019.13 March, 2019
SIU Terminates Brantford Investigation after Determining Injury Was Sustained Prior to Interaction with Police
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into an interaction that occurred last month between a 31-year-old man and Brantford Police Service officers.13 March, 2019
SIU Appealing for Witnesses to Ottawa Interaction
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is appealing for witnesses to an interaction that occurred last week between a 19-year-old man and Ottawa Police Service officers.12 March, 2019
Man Shot and Killed Himself; Criminal Charges not Warranted in Relation to Death of Man Near Apsley
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against any Ontario Provincial Police officer in relation to the death of a 40-year-old man on November 1, 2018.12 March, 2019
No Grounds to Lay Charges in Relation to Arrest of Woman in Peterborough
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a Peterborough Police Service officer in relation to the serious injury sustained by a 20-year-old woman during her arrest on March 11, 2018.12 March, 2019
No Criminal Wrongdoing in Relation to Arrest of Man by Niagara Regional Police Service officers
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a Niagara Regional Police Service officer in relation to the serious injury sustained by a 58-year-old man during his arrest in March of 2018.12 March, 2019
No Charges to Issue in Relation to Vehicle Pursuit from Brampton to Toronto
On May 11, 2018, police officers from the Toronto OPP detachment were conducting RIDE spot checks in Brampton when a vehicle drove through the spot check without stopping, striking one officer. A vehicular pursuit was commenced. Officers lost sight of the vehicle, but later came upon the vehicle which had been involved in a single vehicle collision. The driver and passenger of the vehicle were transported to hospital for treatment. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against any police officer in relation to this incident.8 March, 2019
No Charges to Issue in Relation to Shooting Death of Man in Timmins
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a Timmins Police Service officer in relation to the shooting death of 21-year-old Joey Knapaysweet on February 3, 2018.8 March, 2019
Criminal Charges not Warranted in Relation to Death of Woman in Timmins
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a Timmins Police Service officer in relation to the death of 62-year-old Agnes Sutherland following her interaction with police on February 3, 2018.8 March, 2019
Man’s Injury a Result of Jumping out of Window; SIU Terminates Collingwood Investigation
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into an incident involving the Ontario Provincial Police that occurred in Collingwood in January of 2019.7 March, 2019
SIU Terminates Windsor Investigation
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into an April 2018 interaction that occurred between police officers in Windsor and a 38-year-old man.5 March, 2019
SIU Terminates Vaughan Investigation
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into an interaction that occurred in January of 2019 in Vaughan between a 48-year-old man and York Regional Police (YRP) officers.5 March, 2019
Man Fractured Wrist when He Punched Cell Door; SIU Terminates Windsor Investigation
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into the serious injury sustained by a 37-year-old man last month in Windsor.4 March, 2019
Kingston Police Officer Faces Charges in Relation to Collision between Cruiser and Bicycle
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has reasonable grounds to believe that a Kingston Police officer committed criminal offences in relation to the serious injuries sustained by a 39-year-old man in September of 2018. Director Loparco has caused charges to be laid against the officer.1 March, 2019
SIU Terminates Barrie Death Investigation
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into the death of a 55-year-old man in Barrie in September of 2018.1 March, 2019
SIU Terminates Welland Investigation
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into the arrest of a 35-year-old man in January of 2019 by Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) officers in Welland.1 March, 2019
As Man’s Injury Occurred Prior to Interaction with Police, SIU Terminates Windsor Investigation
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into an interaction that occurred last month between a 37-year-old man and officers with the Windsor Police Service (WPS).1 March, 2019
SIU Appealing for Witnesses to Mississauga Interaction
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding an interaction that occurred yesterday between Peel Regional Police officers and a man in his 40s.28 February, 2019
No Grounds to Lay Charges in Relation to Arrest of Man at Niagara Falls Hotel
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a Niagara Regional Police Service officer in relation to the serious injury reportedly sustained by a 63-year-old man during his arrest on October 25, 2017.28 February, 2019
SIU Determines Actions of Police in Firing Upon Man Were Justified; No Charges to Issue in Windsor Shooting Death Case
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against any Windsor Police Service officer in relation to the shooting death of a 33-year-old man during an interaction with police on March 21, 2018.
28 February, 2019
No Charges to Issue in Relation to Interaction with Woman at Ottawa Hospital
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against an Ottawa Police Service officer in relation to the serious injury reportedly sustained by a 68-year-old woman during an interaction with police at a hospital on March 27, 2018.27 February, 2019
Criminal Charges not Warranted in Relation to Interaction with Man in Toronto
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a Toronto Police Service officer in relation to the serious injury reportedly sustained by a 26-year-old man during an interaction with police on February 25, 2018.26 February, 2019
SIU Terminates Toronto Investigation
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation a November 2018 interaction that occurred between a 28-year-old man and Toronto Police Service officers.25 February, 2019
SIU Terminates Toronto Investigation
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into an April 2018 interaction that occurred between Toronto Police Service officers and a 38-year-old man.25 February, 2019
Man’s Death Attributed to Drug Overdose and Medical Issues; SIU Terminates Parry Sound Investigation
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated the investigation into the death of a 22-year-old man in September of 2018 in Parry Sound.25 February, 2019
SIU Terminates Ottawa Investigation
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into an incident that occurred in December of 2018 between a 39-year-old man and Ottawa Police Service officers.22 February, 2019
No Reasonable Grounds to Believe Discharge of ARWEN at Woman in Keswick Amounted to Excessive Force
On the morning of October 3, 2018, York Regional Police was notified of a 47-year-old woman who no longer wanted to live, and wanted police officers to shoot her. Officers were dispatched to an area in Keswick. When the officers located the woman in a motor vehicle, she retrieved a machete from her vehicle and shouted at the officers to kill her. The woman then fled through a forested area and exited onto a residential street. Upon locating the woman, one officer discharged his ARWEN (Anti-Riot Weapon Enfield), striking the woman in one knee. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges in this case.22 February, 2019
No Charges to Issue in Relation to Arrest at Peterborough Women’s Shelter
On February 23, 2018, Peterborough Police Service (PPS) officers attended a women’s shelter in relation to the conduct of a 52-year-old woman. As the officers were escorting her out of the shelter, there was an interaction, and the woman was arrested. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a PPS officer in relation to the serious injury sustained by the woman.21 February, 2019
No Charges to Issue Against Police in Relation to Fatal Collision in Napanee
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against an Ontario Provincial Police officer in Napanee in relation to the death of 88-year-old Florence Wyatt-Morris, whose vehicle was struck by another vehicle being pursued by police on March 6, 2018.19 February, 2019
Force Used Against Man at Toronto Police Station Deemed to be Reasonably Necessary; No Charges to Issue
On February 24, 2018, Toronto Police Service (TPS) arrested a 28-year-old man in relation to a domestic dispute, and transported him to the police station where the man acted in an uncooperative and belligerent manner. While doing a Level 3 search, the man was physically resistant and, when a handcuff was removed, he pulled away aggressively from the officers causing his face to strike against the wall. He was immediately grounded and then searched. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a TPS officer in relation to a serious injury sustained by the man.19 February, 2019
No Grounds to Lay Charges in Relation to Durham Investigation
On the night of March 6, 2018, a Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) officer attempted to stop a vehicle in Oshawa that had been reported stolen. The driver rammed the police vehicle, and then fled the scene with the officer in pursuit. Additional officers joined the pursuit, and a short time later, the vehicle became involved in a collision in Whitby. The driver fled on foot, but with the help of a police service dog, he was apprehended. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against any DRPS officer in this case.19 February, 2019
No Charges to Issue in Relation to Kirkland Lake Collision Between Police Vehicle and Pickup Truck
On March 13, 2018, an Ontario Provincial Police officer was driving an unmarked police vehicle on Duncan Avenue South, approaching Kirkland Street. As the officer began to execute a left turn onto Kirkland Street, a pickup truck driving behind struck the police vehicle. The officer was transported to hospital and diagnosed with a concussion, and the truck driver was later also diagnosed with a concussion. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against the officer in relation to the serious injury sustained by the 56-year-old pickup truck driver.19 February, 2019
No Charges to Issue in Relation to Shooting Death of Man at OPP Morrisburg Detachment
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against an Ontario Provincial Police officer in relation to the shooting death of 43-year-old Babak Saidi on December 23, 2017 at the Morrisburg OPP detachment.15 February, 2019
Man’s Injury Not Caused by Police; SIU Terminates Bayham Township Investigation
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated the investigation into an interaction that occurred last year between an Ontario Provincial Police officer and a 35-year-old man in Bayham Township.15 February, 2019
SIU Terminates Hamilton Investigation: No Serious Injury Sustained
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into an interaction that occurred in August of 2018 between a 33-year-old man and officers with the Hamilton Police Service (HPS). The SIU was notified of this incident on January 15, 2019.
14 February, 2019
No Criminal Wrongdoing on Part of Police Officers in Relation to Toronto Arrest
In the afternoon hours of February 21, 2018, Toronto Police Service (TPS) officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle on Bathurst Street. After a pursuit, the driver exited the stolen vehicle and fled. A civilian who was driving in the area blocked the man using his vehicle, and then exited the vehicle and took the man to the ground. Within seconds, TPS officers arrived and the man was arrested. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a TPS officer in relation to the man’s arrest.
14 February, 2019
Criminal Charges not Warranted in Relation to Arrest of Woman in Toronto
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a Toronto Police Service officer in relation to the serious injury sustained by a 28-year-old woman during her apprehension by police on April 2, 2018.14 February, 2019
No Criminal Wrongdoing in Relation to Interaction with Man in Cornwall Police Station Booking Room
On the night of April 21, 2018, a Cornwall Community Police Service (CCPS) officer was dispatched to a call of a domestic nature. The officer arrested a person of interest and transported him to the police station. While in the booking room, there was an interaction between the 23-year-old man and a police officer. A second officer – who had left the booking room – returned to assist. The man was handcuffed and placed into a cell. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a CCPS officer in relation to the serious injury sustained by the man.14 February, 2019
No Charges to Issue for Arrest of Man in Port Rowan
On February 22, 2018, an Ontario Provincial Police officer stopped a driver in the Town of Port Rowan. The man produced his documents upon request, and after being asked several times, eventually exited his vehicle. Once outside the car, there was an interaction between the police officer and the man. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against the OPP officer in relation to a serious injury sustained by the 24-year-old man during his arrest.13 February, 2019
Man’s Death Attributed to Swallowing Two Plastic Bags While at Barrie Police Station; No Charges to Issue Against Any Police Officer
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against any Barrie Police Service officer in relation to the death of a 32-year-old man while in police custody on June 22, 2018.13 February, 2019
SIU Terminates Investigation After Determining Man Jumped Off Burgoyne Bridge On His Own Accord
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into the death last month of a 36-year-old man in St. Catharines.13 February, 2019
SIU Terminates Sault Ste. Marie Investigation as No Serious Injury Sustained
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into the December 2018 arrest of a 38-year-old man in Sault Ste. Marie.11 February, 2019
SIU Terminates Investigation into Arrest Inside Brampton Motel Room
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into the arrest last month of a 29-year-old man in Brampton.11 February, 2019
SIU Terminates Erin Investigation
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into an interaction that occurred in Erin between OPP officers and a 58-year-old man in March of 2018. The SIU was notified of this incident on October 26, 2018.11 February, 2019
Man Clinging to Truck Sustained Injury When He Fell Off; SIU Terminates Pickering Investigation
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated the investigation into an interaction that occurred last month between Toronto Police Service officers and a 31-year-old man in Pickering.8 February, 2019
Man Armed with Knife Refused to Exit Walmart Washroom; No Criminal Wrongdoing on Part of Toronto Officers Who Arrested Him
On December 13, 2017, Toronto Police Service (TPS) officers responded to a Walmart store on Eglinton Avenue East as a man refused to exit a family washroom. When officers opened the washroom door, they were confronted by the man who was holding a knife in his right hand. The officers retreated. Emergency Task Force members arrived and after attempts to negotiate with the man failed, they breached the washroom door and arrested the man. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against any TPS officer in relation to the man’s arrest.8 February, 2019
No Criminal Wrongdoing in Relation to Man’s Apprehension in Milton
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against any Halton Regional Police Service officer in relation to the serious injury sustained by a 39-year-old man when he was apprehended by officers under the Mental Health Act in February of 2018.8 February, 2019
Due to Man’s Resistance, SIU Finds Force Used by Peterborough Police Officers to Lodge Man in Cell was Necessary
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a Peterborough Police Service officer in relation to the serious injury sustained by a 30-year-old man following his arrest, and while in police custody, on February 7, 2018.7 February, 2019
SIU Investigating Falling Injury in Brantford
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the serious injury sustained by a 43-year-old man today in Brantford.6 February, 2019
Criminal Charges not Warranted in Relation to Arrest of Man in Leamington
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against an Ontario Provincial Police officer in relation to the serious injury reportedly sustained by a 55-year-old man during his arrest on January 25, 2018 in Leamington.4 February, 2019
SIU Investigating Interaction in Guelph
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the serious injury sustained by a 45-year-old man early today in Guelph.1 February, 2019
SIU Lays Charges Against Three Police Officers in Relation to Brampton Incident
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has reasonable grounds to believe three Peel Regional Police (PRP) officers committed criminal offences in relation to an interaction with a man in September of 2018. Director Loparco has caused charges to be laid against the officers.1 February, 2019
No Basis to Charge Police Officer in Relation to Stratford Collision
During the early hours of January 31, 2018, a Stratford Police Service officer observed a vehicle driving without working taillights. When the officer activated his emergency lighting to perform a vehicle stop, the vehicle instead accelerated and fled. The vehicle driver failed to negotiate a turn, mounted the sidewalk, and struck a tree. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against the officer in relation to injuries sustained by two of the passengers in the vehicle.31 January, 2019
SIU Investigating Police-Involved Shooting Last Night in Toronto
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding a police-involved shooting last night in Toronto that resulted in a serious injury to a 58-year-old man.31 January, 2019
SIU Investigating Shooting Death of Man in Ottawa
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding a police-involved shooting this morning in Ottawa that resulted in the death of a 30-year-old man.30 January, 2019
No Grounds to Charge Police in Relation to Arrest at Ottawa Restaurant
On the night of February 18, 2018, Ottawa Police Service (OPS) officers responded to a 911 call regarding a man threatening to shoot people at a Boston Pizza restaurant. Upon their arrival, officers attempted to negotiate with the 60-year-old man, but he refused to leave the premises. A struggle ensued, and the man was subsequently subdued and arrested with the assistance of other officers. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against any OPS officer in relation to the man’s arrest.30 January, 2019
No Basis to Charge Any OPP Officer who Interacted with Man in Youngs Point Prior to Him Committing Suicide
On January 1, 2018, a 59-year-old man contacted the OPP Communications Centre and informed that he intended to take his own life. While a trained negotiator spoke with the man over the phone, other officers were dispatched to his residence. Soon after an officer arrived, and while on the phone with the negotiator, the man shot himself. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against any OPP officer in relation to the man’s death.30 January, 2019
SIU Investigating Death of Man in Clarksburg
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 57-year-old man in Clarksburg.29 January, 2019
SIU Terminates Mount Brydges Investigation
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into an incident that occurred earlier this month in Mount Brydges.29 January, 2019
No Charges to Issue in Relation to Guelph Police Pursuit
On February 19, 2018, a Guelph Police Service officer activated the emergency lighting system on his police cruiser in order to stop a vehicle of interest. The vehicle did not stop, but instead accelerated and sped away. The officer pursued the vehicle, but then slowed when he lost sight of it. A short distance away, the officer located the vehicle which was stuck in the ditch of the Hanlon Highway. The driver was arrested and transported to hospital for treatment. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against the officer in relation to the serious injury reportedly sustained by the man.28 January, 2019
Use of Alleged Force by Officer Fell Within Permitted Level; No Charges to Issue for Arrest of Man in St. Catharines
On January 10, 2018, Niagara Regional Police Service officers attended a residence in St. Catharines for a domestic assault. The officers located a 34-year-old man in an upstairs bedroom of the residence. The man resisted arrest and a struggle ensued between him and two officers. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a NRPS officer in relation to a serious injury sustained by the man.25 January, 2019
No Charges to Issue Against Officers for Man’s Arrest in Welland
On the afternoon of December 19, 2017, individuals reported to police that a man was going from house to house and knocking on doors in Welland. Surveillance was set up by Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS), and the man was observed going into the backyard between two houses. Shortly thereafter, the man was arrested for breaking and entering and was transported to hospital for treatment of injuries. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a NRPS officer in relation to the man’s arrest.25 January, 2019
SIU Appealing for Witnesses to Kenora Arrest
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding an interaction that occurred between a 48-year-old man and an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer last month in Kenora.24 January, 2019
No Basis to Charge Police Officer in Relation to Death of Man in Dalrymple
On September 2, 2018, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a 911 call reporting that a man had tried to hang himself. The OPP used a police dog to track him into an area with dense brush near Lake Dalrymple where he was found hanging from a tree. The police officers cut him down and tried to revive him, but the Complainant was later pronounced dead. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against any police officer in relation to the man’s death.24 January, 2019
SIU Appealing for Witnesses to Ottawa Interaction
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding an interaction that occurred between a 26-year-old man and Ottawa Police Service (OPS) officers last month.23 January, 2019
No Criminal Wrongdoing on Part of Police Officer in Relation to Oshawa Collision Following Pursuit
On February 1, 2018, Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) officers stopped a vehicle in an Oshawa parking lot after observing what they believed to be a drug transaction. The officers approached the vehicle and asked the driver to produce his driver’s licence. Suddenly, the driver accelerated and sped out of the parking lot. A pursuit was initiated. Shortly after, the vehicle of interest left the roadway, crossed a ditch, and collided with a hydro pole, shearing it in half, before the vehicle flipped over and came to rest on its roof. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a DRPS officer in relation to the serious injury sustained by one of the vehicle occupants.23 January, 2019
No Charges to Issue in Relation to Man’s Arrest at York University
On July 17, 2017, Toronto Police Service officers attended the York University campus to arrest a 33-year-old man who was bound by a bail condition that he not attend the York University campus and was also wanted pursuant to an arrest warrant for failing to appear for court. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against any TPS officer in relation to the man’s arrest.23 January, 2019
SIU Finds no Grounds in Evidence to Proceed with Criminal Charges Against Dryden Police Service Officer
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a Dryden Police Service officer in relation to the serious injury reportedly sustained by a 27-year-old man during his arrest on February 3, 2018.23 January, 2019
As Officer’s Driving was not Dangerous, was Reasonable and did not Contribute to King City Collision, SIU Finds No Grounds to Believe Officer Committed Criminal Offence
On February 1, 2018, an Ontario Provincial Police officer attempted to stop a driver in King City after witnessing her run a red light, drive in the wrong direction on a roadway and veer to avoid signs. Almost immediately after the officer activated his lights and made a U-turn, the vehicle crashed into a concrete pillar. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against the officer in relation to injuries sustained by the woman as a result of the collision.22 January, 2019
Criminal Charges not Warranted in Relation to Death of Man in Oakville
Shortly after midnight on February 21, 2018, Halton Regional Police Service officers attended a public school in Oakville after learning that a custodian was missing, and that blood could be seen inside his truck and leading to the school portables. The man was located inside a portable, and attempts were made to communicate with him. He could be seen at the door with injuries, but he did not exit or respond. When officers eventually gained entry to the portable, the man was lying on the floor, unconscious but breathing. He was observed to have a cut to his neck and his right wrist. He was transported to the hospital by ambulance, where he was pronounced dead. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges in relation to the man’s death.22 January, 2019
SIU Director Lacks Basis for Laying of Criminal Charges Against Officer in Relation to Interaction with Woman at Toronto Car Dealership
On February 14, 2018, a Toronto Police Service officer was dispatched to a car dealership on Dufferin Street as a 75-year-old woman refused to leave the premises. After speaking with the woman for almost 20 minutes and asking her to leave, the officer grabbed the woman’s arm to turn her around and escort her out of the dealership. The woman fell and sustained a serious injury. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against the officer in this case.22 January, 2019
Man Sustained Injury as a Result of his Efforts to Flee Police; No Charges to Issue Against Durham Regional Police Service Officer
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a Durham Regional Police Service officer in relation to the serious injury sustained by a 29-year-old man following a vehicle pursuit on February 7, 2018.21 January, 2019
SIU Investigating Fatal Vehicle Collision Greater Sudbury Area
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding a motor vehicle collision last week in the Greater Sudbury area. The driver of one of the vehicles involved in the collision succumbed to his injuries on the weekend.19 January, 2019
SIU Investigating Man’s Fatal Fall from Burgoyne Bridge in St. Catharines
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death this morning of a man in St. Catharines.17 January, 2019
SIU Terminates North York Investigation Connected to Carjacking
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into an interaction that occurred last month between Toronto Police Service officers and a 22-year-old man following a carjacking.17 January, 2019
SIU Terminates Guelph Death Investigation
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into the death last month of a 72-year-old man in Guelph.17 January, 2019
SIU Terminates Windsor Investigation
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into an interaction that occurred last month in Windsor.16 January, 2019
Danforth Investigation: No Basis to Lay Criminal Charges Against Police as Man’s Death a Result of Self-inflicted Gunshot Wound
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges in relation to the death of Faisal Hussain on July 22, 2018, which occurred following an interaction with two Toronto Police Service officers.16 January, 2019
SIU Terminates Investigation into Death of Man at Tews Falls in Hamilton
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into the September 2018 death of a 28-year-old man in Hamilton.15 January, 2019
SIU Terminates Toronto Investigation after Determining Man Sustained Injury When He Fell While Running Away from Police
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into the November 2018 arrest of a 19-year-old man in Toronto.15 January, 2019
SIU Terminates Investigation into Fatal Pickering Collision
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into a vehicle collision last month that resulted in the death of a 22-year-old man and serious injuries to a 36-year-old man.15 January, 2019
SIU Terminates Kitchener Investigation
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into an incident that occurred last month in a Waterloo Regional Police Service cell.15 January, 2019
SIU Lays Criminal Negligence Charge against Barrie Police Service Officer in Relation to Shooting Incident
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has reasonable grounds to believe a Barrie Police Service (BPS) officer committed a criminal offence in relation to the injury sustained by a 21-year-old man in September of 2018. Director Loparco has caused a charge to be laid against the officer.15 January, 2019
Woman’s Jump from Rooftop Led to her Death; No Charges to Issue Against Officers in Mississauga
On February 21, 2018, Peel Regional Police (PRP) officers and paramedics attended a townhouse in Mississauga after a 911 call reporting that a woman was standing on the roof of the townhouse. Several officers attempted to convince the 28-year-old woman to abandon her thoughts of suicide. A short time later, the woman jumped from the roof to the pavement below. She succumbed to her injuries in hospital. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a PRP officer in this case.14 January, 2019
No Criminal Charges Warranted in Relation to Arrest of Man in St. Catharines
On January 31, 2018, a vehicle being operated by a 24-year-old man was involved in a collision in St. Catharines. After the driver fled the scene, the vehicle became stuck in a snowbank. The man left the vehicle and was later located and arrested by Niagara Regional Police (NRPS) officers. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against any NRPS officer in relation to the serious injury sustained by the man during his arrest.14 January, 2019
No Charges to Issue in Relation to Arrest of Man in Toronto
On February 1, 2018, an undercover police officer purchased drugs from a 33-year-old man in an alcove on Yonge Street in Toronto. After the transaction, the officer gave a signal to nearby officers indicating that the man was to be arrested for drug trafficking. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against any Toronto Police Service officer in relation to the serious injury sustained by the man during his arrest.11 January, 2019
No Criminal Charges Warranted in Relation to Arrest of Armed Robbery Suspect in Mississauga
On December 19, 2017, officers with the Toronto Police Service (TPS) tracked two armed robbery suspects to an apartment building in Mississauga. When two motor vehicles exited the parking garage, police arrested one of the drivers but the second driver – a 25-year-old man – attempted to flee from police. Police pursued the vehicle, and during the course of the pursuit, the man’s vehicle was rammed by five different unmarked police vehicles in an attempt to bring his motor vehicle to a stop. The man fled on foot but soon after was apprehended. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against any TPS officer in relation to the serious injury sustained by the man during his arrest.11 January, 2019
No Charges to Issue in Relation to Arrest of Man at Orillia OPP Detachment
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against any Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer in relation to the serious injury sustained by a 28-year-old male when he was arrested on January 2, 2018. The man had attended the OPP detachment on his own accord, but when police discovered that the man had an outstanding warrant for his arrest, they arrested him after a struggle.11 January, 2019
No Charges to Issue in Relation to Arrest of Man in Toronto
On December 21, 2017, a Toronto Police Service officer noticed a man in a plaza who was the subject of multiple arrest warrants. When the officer pressed the man for his identity, the man fled on foot. The man was arrested shortly after. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against the officer in relation to the serious injury sustained by the 49-year-old male when he was arrested.10 January, 2019
SIU Determines Police-Involved Shooting of Man in Toronto School Yard was Justified; Criminal Charges not Warranted
On the night of December 1, 2017, a man called 911 to report that four men with firearms were trying to break into his house, and that they had then fled. Toronto Police Service officers attended the area and saw four men running towards a school. There was an interaction between officers and one of the men, and an officer discharged his firearm. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against the officer in relation to the gunshot wound sustained by the 25-year-old man.10 January, 2019
No Criminal Charges to Issue in Relation to Arrest of Woman at Niagara Falls Motel
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a Niagara Regional Police Service officer in relation to the serious injury reportedly sustained by a 34-year-old woman during her arrest on January 30, 2018.10 January, 2019
SIU Investigating After Police Cruiser Parked on Highway in Vaughan is Rear-ended; Civilian in Cruiser Injured
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the serious injuries sustained today by a man when the cruiser in which he was detained was struck by another vehicle.9 January, 2019
Police Service Dog Bit Man, but Due to No Serious Injuries, SIU Terminates London Investigation
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into the December 2015 arrest of a 34-year-old man in London. The man notified the SIU of this incident on November 21, 2018, at which time an investigation was commenced.9 January, 2019
SIU Terminates Amherstburg Investigation
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into the serious injury sustained by a 32-year-old man in November of 2018 in Amherstburg.9 January, 2019
No Charges to Issue in Relation to Injury Sustained by Man During Execution of Search Warrant at Toronto Home
On November 26, 2017, Toronto Police Service (TPS) officers executed a search warrant at a Toronto residence. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against any TPS officer in relation to the serious injury sustained by a 20-year-old man who was in the home.9 January, 2019
No Charges to Issue in Relation to Essex County Collision Involving Police Cruiser
On the morning of December 23, 2017, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were on Highway 401 in Essex County to assist as a vehicle had gone into a ditch. While one of the officers was parked on the shoulder of the highway with his emergency lighting system activated, a civilian vehicle struck the rear of the officer’s vehicle. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against the officer in relation to the serious injuries sustained by three individuals in the civilian vehicle.9 January, 2019
Criminal Charges not Warranted in Relation to Peterborough Pursuit
On the morning of January 13, 2018, a Peterborough Police Service (PPS) officer observed an individual execute a u-turn and travel in the wrong direction on a one-way street. The officer pursued this vehicle with his emergency lights and sirens activated, but the driver did not stop. Other officers joined the pursuit. A short time later, the vehicle being pursued ran a red light and collided with another vehicle. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a PPS officer in relation to the serious injuries sustained by the 55-year-old driver of the vehicle that was struck.8 January, 2019
No Charges to Issue in Relation to Peterborough Interaction
On June 29, 2017, a 69-year-old man was arrested in a park in Peterborough for being intoxicated in a public place. The man was transported to the Peterborough Police Service station. While a police officer was searching the man in the booking room, the man struck the officer in the face. The officer responded by punching the man back. The man was restrained, and then later taken to hospital where he was diagnosed with a nose fracture. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against the officer in this case.8 January, 2019
No Charges to Issue in Relation to Sudbury Interaction Between Man and Police Officer in Ambulance
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a Greater Sudbury Police Service officer in relation to the serious injury reportedly sustained by a 34-year-old man during his arrest on November 23, 2017.4 January, 2019
SIU Finds Vehicle Pursuit of Man - and Subsequent Apprehension Using Police Dog – to be Lawful; No Charges to Issue in St. Catharines
On November 16, 2017, the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) was investigating a man for a series of robberies in the St. Catharines area. Following an attempted traffic stop and then a police pursuit, the man’s vehicle collided with another vehicle. The man continued to drive, but when his vehicle finally broke down, the man exited and attempted to flee on foot. With the use of a police service dog, the man was apprehended. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has determined there are no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges against a NRPS officer in this case.4 January, 2019
SIU Terminates Toronto Investigation
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into an interaction that occurred last month between Toronto Police Service officers and a 43-year-old man.3 January, 2019
Man’s Injury Sustained When He Punched Cell Door; SIU Terminates Timmins Investigation
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Tony Loparco, has terminated an investigation into the injury sustained by a 40-year-old man last month in Timmins.3 January, 2019