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December

28 December, 2005

SIU Updates Collision Investigation in London

The name of the driver of the Honda Civic seriously injured as the result of the vehicular collision that occurred with a Buick vehicle at the intersection of Clarke Road and Dundas Street on December 23, 2005 is Robert St. Denis. Mr. St. Denis remains in critical condition at the London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Campus.

23 December, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into Fatal Toronto Collision

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), James Cornish, has concluded that a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer is not criminally liable in relation to the circumstances leading up to a collision that killed three men on October 2, 2005.

23 December, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation in Belleville

James Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded there are no reasonable grounds to believe that any Belleville Police Service (BPS) officer is criminally liable in relation to a 40-year-old man's serious injuries.

23 December, 2005

SIU Investigates Collision in London

Eight investigators from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are investigating the circumstances surrounding a two vehicle collision that occurred on December 23, 2005 in London.

23 December, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into Fatal Toronto Collision

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), James Cornish, has concluded that a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer is not criminally liable in relation to the circumstances leading up to a collision that killed three men on October 2, 2005.

19 December, 2005

SIU Concludes Thunder Bay Shooting Investigation

James Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded that a Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) officer was legally justified in the fatal shooting of Michael Kolisnyk.

17 December, 2005

SIU Investigates Death of Man in Toronto

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the nature and extent of police involvement in the death of a 23-year-old man.

16 December, 2005

SIU Concludes Fatal Hamilton Collision Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), James Cornish, has concluded that a Hamilton Police Service (HPS) officer is not criminally responsible for a collision that resulted in the death of one man and serious injuries to another man.

9 December, 2005

SIU Updates Investigation into Death in Lakeshore

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to investigate the nature of extent of police involvement in the death of 45-year-old Ken Reaume.

9 December, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into Fatal Markham Shooting

James Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has determined that a York Regional Police Service (YRPS) officer was legally justified in shooting Jeffrey Black on October 18, 2005.

5 December, 2005

SIU Updates Collision Investigation in London

The name of the driver of the Honda Civic seriously injured as the result of the vehicular collision that occurred with a Buick vehicle at the intersection of Clarke Road and Dundas Street on December 23, 2005 is Robert St. Denis. Mr. St. Denis remains in critical condition at the London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Campus.

November

20 November, 2005

SIU Terminates Investigation in Merrickville

On November 20, 2005, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) was notified by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) of an incident that occurred in Merrickville involving officers from the Grenville detachment.

7 November, 2005

SIU Updates Investigation in Belleville

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to investigate the circumstances of a 40-year-old man's fall from the City Hotel building in Belleville which resulted in life-threatening injuries.

5 November, 2005

SIU Investigates Shooting in Elgin

Seven investigators from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are probing the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man.

4 November, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into Fatal Ottawa Collision

James Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded that an Ottawa Police Service (OPS) officer is not criminally liable in relation to a fatal collision that resulted in the tragic death of Natalie Sylvestre.

1 November, 2005

SIU Updates Investigation in Thunder Bay

The man who was shot by a Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) officer has been identified as Michael Kolisnyk, 51 years of age.

October

31 October, 2005

SIU Updates Investigation into Fatal Shooting in Thunder Bay

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to probe the circumstances of a fatal shooting involving the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) on October 29, 2005.

28 October, 2005

SIU Investigates Collision in Vaughan

The Special Investigations Unit is investigating a collision that occurred on October 27, 2005, involving a York Regional Police Service (YRPS) officer.

26 October, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into Custody Death in Guelph

James Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has found that two Guelph Police Service (GPS) officers are not criminally responsible for the death of Iraj Mostafai-Simani.

21 October, 2005

SIU Updates Investigation into Fatal Hamilton Collision

One man has died and one man remains in serious condition at Hamilton General Hospital as a result of a collision on the Lincoln Alexander Parkway on October 20, 2005.

21 October, 2005

SIU Investigates Fatal Collision in Hamilton

Investigators from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are probing a fatal collision that occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. on October 20, 2005 in Hamilton.

19 October, 2005

SIU Updates Investigation into Fatal Shooting in Markham

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to investigate the circumstances of a fatal shooting involving the York Regional Police Service (YRPS).

18 October, 2005

SIU Investigates Shooting in York Region

Seven investigators, including three forensic identification technicians from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are probing the circumstances of a shooting involving the York Regional Police Service (YRPS).

12 October, 2005

SIU Updates Investigation into St. Catharines Death

Four investigators, including two forensic identification technicians, with the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are continuing to investigate the circumstances of a 21-year-old man's death.

11 October, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into Windsor Custody Injury

James Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded that a Windsor Police Service (WPS) officer is not criminally responsible for the injuries to Shane Holland.

6 October, 2005

SIU Concludes Owen Sound Investigation

James Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has found there are no reasonable grounds to believe that an Owen Sound Police Service (OSPS) officer is criminally liable in the death of Mark Orser.

3 October, 2005

SIU Updates Investigation into Fatal Toronto Collision

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to probe the nature and extent of a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer's involvement with a motorcycle that collided with a car at the intersection of Talbot Road and Finch Avenue West.

2 October, 2005

SIU Investigates Fatal Collision in Toronto

Two investigators from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are investigating whether a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer was involved with a motorcycle that was in a collision with a car at the intersection of Talbot Road and Finch Avenue West.

September

30 September, 2005

SIU Concludes Toronto Shooting Investigation

James Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded that a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer's use of force was legally justified.

30 September, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into Custody Injury in Whitby

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), James Cornish, has concluded that an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer from the Whitby detachment is not criminally responsible for the injuries to a 43-year-old man.

22 September, 2005

SIU Updates Investigation into Shooting Death in Port Credit

Investigators with the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) have confirmed that the identity of the man who died while in police custody is James Maltar, 45 years of age.

20 September, 2005

SIU Investigates Shooting Death in Mississauga

Eight investigators, including four forensic identification technicians, from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are probing the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a man at the Port Credit Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

18 September, 2005

SIU Updates Investigation into Collision in Ottawa

Six investigators from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are continuing to probe the circumstances of a fatal collision that occurred involving an Ottawa Police Service (OPS) cruiser on September 17, 2005, at about 3:37 a.m.

16 September, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into Death of Man in Durham

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) James Cornish, has concluded that none of the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) officers are criminally responsible for the death of 45-year-old man in Oshawa.

14 September, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into London Collision

James Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded there is no reasonable basis to believe that a London Police Service (LPS) officer is criminally responsible for a collision that occurred on August 17, 2005, in London.

12 September, 2005

Ontario Provincial Police Officer Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), James Cornish, has caused criminal charges to be laid against an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer from the Napanee detachment.

1 September, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation in Port Dover

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), James Cornish, has concluded that an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer is not criminally responsible for the serious injury to a young boy on August 8, 2005, in Port Dover.

August

30 August, 2005

SIU Concludes Toronto Shooting Investigation

James Cornish, Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has determined that the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Ucal Lauzon by a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer was legally justified.

30 August, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into New Year's Eve Shooting in Toronto

James Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded that a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer was legally justified in the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old youth on December 31, 2004.

29 August, 2005

SIU Investigates Collision in Aurora

Investigators with the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are probing the circumstances surrounding a multi-vehicle collision on August 27, 2005, in Aurora.

26 August, 2005

SIU Concludes Port Elgin Investigation

James Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded that a Saugeen Shores Police Service (SSPS) officer was legally justified in the shooting of David Beldman.

26 August, 2005

SIU Concludes Custody Death Investigation in Kitchener

James Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded there are no reasonable grounds to believe that any Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) officers committed any criminal offence in relation to the death of 24-year-old Adam Steele after his arrest on April 12, 2005.

24 August, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into Belleville Shooting

James Cornish, Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded that the shooting of 44-year-old James Wood on June 12, 2005 by a Belleville Police Service (BPS) officer was legally justified.

19 August, 2005

SIU Appeals for Witnesses to Police Pursuit in London

Investigators with the Special Investigations Unit are asking anyone who witnessed the police pursuit, involving officers from the London Police Service (LPS), to contact the Unit at 416-622-1988 or 1-800-787-8529.

18 August, 2005

SIU Updates Collision in London

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding a police pursuit and a collision that occurred on August 17, 2005, in London.

17 August, 2005

SIU Investigates Collision in London

Nine investigators, including three forensic identification technicians from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), are probing the circumstances surrounding a single motor vehicle collision that occurred earlier this afternoon.

15 August, 2005

SIU Terminates Investigation in Napanee

On August 14, 2005, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) was notified by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) of an incident that occurred earlier that morning, involving officers from the Napanee detachment.

15 August, 2005

SIU Terminates Investigation in Deep River

On August 14, 2005, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) was notified by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) of an incident that occurred earlier that day, which resulted in an injury to a 25-year-old man.

12 August, 2005

Toronto Police Service Officer Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), James Cornish, has caused criminal charges to be laid against a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer.

4 August, 2005

SIU Investigates Hamilton Vehicle Injury

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding an incident with a "pocket bike" on August 3, 2005 in Hamilton.

2 August, 2005

SIU Investigates Vehicle Injury in Hamilton

Two investigators from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are probing the circumstances surrounding a collision which happened in Hamilton at approximately 5:25 a.m. on August 1, 2005.

2 August, 2005

SIU Concludes Thunder Bay Investigation

James Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to believe that two Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) officers are criminally responsible for the injuries to a 46-year-old man.

July

29 July, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation in Oshawa Collision

James Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded that a Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) officer is not criminally responsible for a collision that resulted in serious injuries to a 76-year-old Oshawa woman.

28 July, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into Sudbury Shooting

James Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded that the shooting of a 43-year-old man by a Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) officer was legally justified.

27 July, 2005

SIU Investigates Toronto Shooting

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances of a shooting involving the Toronto Police Service (TPS).

27 July, 2005

SIU Concludes Chatham Collision Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, James Cornish, has concluded there is no reasonable basis to believe that a Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS) officer is criminally liable in relation to a fatal collision that occurred on April 25, 2005.

25 July, 2005

SIU Investigates Shooting in Port Elgin

Five investigators, including two forensic identification technicians, from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are in Port Elgin to investigate the circumstances of a police shooting.

13 July, 2005

SIU Concludes Pelham Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), James Cornish, has concluded that a Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) officer is not criminally responsible for a collision in Pelham that seriously injured three people.

6 July, 2005

SIU Looking for Witnesses to Oshawa Collision

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is looking for witnesses to a collision that occurred involving the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS).

4 July, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into Death of London Man

James Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded there is no basis to reasonably believe that a London Police Service (LPS) officer committed any type of criminal offence in relation to the death of Frank Greda.

1 July, 2005

SIU Investigates Custody Death in Beamsville

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the circumstances of a 39-year-old man's death on July 1, 2005. The man has been identified as James Foldi.

June

29 June, 2005

SIU Terminates Investigation in Allenford

On June 26, 2005, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) was notified by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) of the death of Frank Kunkel in Allenford.

29 June, 2005

SIU Looking for Witnesses to Oshawa Collision

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is looking for witnesses to a collision that occurred involving the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS).

28 June, 2005

SIU Identifies Man Who Died in London

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in London.

27 June, 2005

SIU Continues to Investigate Death in London

Five investigators and three forensic identification technicians from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) continue to investigate the death of a man on Princess Avenue in London.

27 June, 2005

SIU Investigates Death in Allenford

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a man on June 26, 2005 in Allenford.

27 June, 2005

SIU Investigates Death in London

Five investigators and three forensic identification technicians from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are in London to investigate the death of a man.

23 June, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into Fatal Toronto Collision

James L. Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded that a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer is not criminally liable in relation to the deaths of two youths.

20 June, 2005

SIU Updates Welland Investigation

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to investigate the circumstances of a collision that occurred on June 19, 2005, at approximately 10:30 a.m. in Welland.

20 June, 2005

SIU Concludes Temiskaming Investigation

James Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded there is no basis to believe that an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer is criminally liable in relation to the death of Michael Peplinski.

20 June, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into Whitby Shooting

James Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded that the fatal police shooting of a Whitby man was legally justified.

13 June, 2005

SIU Investigates Shooting in Belleville

Four investigators and three forensic identification technicians from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are probing the circumstances surrounding a shooting involving the Belleville Police Service (BPS).

10 June, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into Toronto Collision

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), James L. Cornish, has concluded there is no reasonable basis to believe that a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer committed a criminal offence in relation to the death of Nesanel Levin.

7 June, 2005

Man Succumbs to Injuries

A 46-year-old man who was critically injured after suffering a gunshot wound on June 5, 2005, succumbed to his injuries yesterday afternoon at Toronto General Hospital.

6 June, 2005

SIU Investigates Custody Injury in District of Temiskaming

Three investigators and three forensic identification technicians from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are investigating the nature and extent of police involvement in the injury of 46-year-old Michael Peplinski on June 5, 2005.

6 June, 2005

SIU Investigates Custody Death in Ottawa

Five investigators and two forensic identification technicians from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are investigating the nature and extent of police involvement in the death of 43-year-old Stéphane Michaud after an incident at the Ottawa International Airport on June 5, 2005.

May

28 May, 2005

SIU Investigates Fatal Shooting in Toronto

Eight investigators from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are probing the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of a man.

20 May, 2005

SIU Investigates Shooting in Sudbury

Six investigators from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are in Sudbury today to probe the circumstances surrounding a shooting that occurred on May 19, 2005.

18 May, 2005

SIU Terminates Investigation in Thunder Bay

On May 15, 2005, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) was notified of an incident that occurred involving the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS).

13 May, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into Incident at Queen's Park

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), James L. Cornish, has concluded that two Toronto Police Service (TPS) officers are not criminally responsible for the serious injuries to Anh Vuong.

12 May, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into HIghway 401 Death

James L. Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded there are no reasonable grounds to believe that a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer committed a criminal offence in relation to the death of Alnoor Amarsi.

5 May, 2005

SIU Terminates Investigation in New Liskeard

On May 4, 2005, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) notified the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) that Danny Widdifield had been arrested for public intoxication and suffered a head injury while in custody at the Temiskaming detachment.

April

28 April, 2005

SIU Concludes Custody Death Investigation in Windsor

James L. Cornish, Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to believe that any Windsor Police Service (WPS) officers committed any criminal offence in relation to the death of 28-year-old Kendall Hawkins, who fell to his death from the Ambassador Bridge on March 20, 2005.

26 April, 2005

SIU Identifies Deceased in Chatham Collision

Investigators from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are in Chatham continuing their investigation into a single motor vehicle collision on April 25, 2005 that claimed the life of a 26-year-old male passenger and seriously injured the driver and another passenger.

26 April, 2005

SIU Updates Collision Investigation in Chatham

Investigators from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in Chatham on April 25, 2005.

25 April, 2005

SIU Investigates Fatal Collision in Chatham

Six investigators from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) have been deployed to Chatham to investigate the circumstances of a single motor vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 1:05 p.m. on April 25, 2005.

25 April, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into Fatal Shooting in Durham

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), James L. Cornish, has concluded that the fatal shooting of Elyas Bariali by a Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) officer was legally justified.

22 April, 2005

Toronto Man Succumbs to Injuries

A 22-year-old man who was critically injured in a collision on April 19, 2005, succumbed to his injuries this morning at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

21 April, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into Burlington Death

James L. Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded there is no reasonable basis to believe that an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer committed any criminal offence in relation to the death of Pierre Payette.

20 April, 2005

SIU Investigates Toronto Collision

Seven investigators from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are probing a collision that occurred at approximately 11:15 p.m. on April 19, 2005, on Bathurst Street.

19 April, 2005

SIU Investigates Custody Death in Toronto

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 46-year-old man on April 19, 2005 in Toronto.

14 April, 2005

SIU Appeals for Witnesses to Incident in Kitchener

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 24-year-old man in Kitchener.

12 April, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into Fatal Collision in Kingston

James L. Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded that a Kingston Police Service (KPS) officer is not criminally liable in relation to the death of Susan Hart.

12 April, 2005

SIU Concludes Toronto Shooting Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), James L. Cornish, has determined that a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer was legally justified in fatally shooting Courtney Peters on October 14, 2004.

11 April, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation in Windsor

James L. Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded there are no reasonable grounds to believe that any Windsor Police Service (WPS) officers are criminally responsible for the death of Craig Morency.

8 April, 2005

Niagara Regional Police Service Officer Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), James L. Cornish, has caused criminal charges to be laid against a Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) officer.  

7 April, 2005

Youth Succumbs to Injuries

On April 6, 2005, at approximately 9:00 p.m., a 16-year-old youth who was critically injured in a single motor vehicle collision succumbed to his injuries.

6 April, 2005

SIU Updates Investigation into Fatal Crash

One man has died and one man remains in critical condition at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre after the car they were in struck a tree on the front lawn of a home near the area of Finch Avenue and Yonge Street

6 April, 2005

SIU Investigates Fatal Crash in Toronto

Investigators from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are probing a fatal collision that occurred at approximately 3:05 a.m. this morning.

6 April, 2005

SIU Concludes Ottawa Collision Investigation

James L. Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded that an Ottawa Police Service (OPS) officer is not criminally responsible for a collision that occurred on February 18, 2005.

5 April, 2005

SIU Investigates in Owen Sound

Six investigators from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are in Owen Sound to probe the circumstances surrounding the death of 49-year-old Mark Orser.

5 April, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation in Quinte West

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), James L. Cornish, has concluded there are no reasonable grounds to believe that any Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers committed a criminal offence in relation to a 38-year-old man's serious injury.

March

21 March, 2005

SIU Investigates Custody Death in Windsor

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is appealing for witnesses to a death that occurred on March 20, 2005, in Windsor.

14 March, 2005

SIU Appeals for Witnesses to Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Kingston

The Special Investigations Unit is investigating a motor vehicle collision that occurred at about 7:15 pm on March 12, 2005 on Division Street between Benson and Weller in Kingston, Ontario.

10 March, 2005

SIU Terminates Investigation of Incident at Yonge and Wellesley Streets

The Special Investigations Unit has terminated its investigation of the incident that occurred on March 8, 2005 at the intersection of Yonge and Wellesley Streets in Toronto, in which a 34-year-old male was struck by a Toronto Police Service cruiser.

10 March, 2005

SIU Updates Investigation of Incident at Queen's Park

The Special Investigations Unit's investigation of the circumstances surrounding the incident yesterday in front of Queen's Park continues.

9 March, 2005

SIU Begins Investigation of Incident at Queen's Park

The Special Investigations Unit has commenced an investigation of the circumstances surrounding injuries sustained today by a male who was burned in an incident outside at Queen's Park.

7 March, 2005

SIU Investigating Death of Male on Highway 401

The Special Investigations Unit has commenced an investigation of an incident that occurred yesterday at about 4:30 pm on the Highway 401 overpass at Don Mills Road in the City of Toronto, which resulted in the death of a male individual and serious injuries to his daughter.

3 March, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into Toronto Custody Injury

James L. Cornish, Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to believe that any Toronto Police Service (TPS) officers committed any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by Fernanda Brazil on February 6, 2005.

2 March, 2005

SIU Continues Toronto Custody Death Investigation

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing its investigation into the death of a 37-year-old man in Toronto.

February

18 February, 2005

SIU Investigates Collision in Ottawa

Five investigators from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are probing the circumstances of a collision that occurred earlier today involving the Ottawa Police Service (OPS).

18 February, 2005

SIU Updates Burlington Investigation

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the death of a 45-year-old man in Burlington.

18 February, 2005

SIU Terminates Investigation in Thornhill

On February 18, 2005, at approximately 2:46 a.m., the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) was notified by the York Regional Police Service (YRPS) of a shooting that occurred earlier this morning.

14 February, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into Toronto Collision

James Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded that a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer is not criminally responsible for a collision that occurred at 11:04 p.m., on January 12, 2005.

11 February, 2005

SIU Terminates Investigation in Welland

On February 8, 2005, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) was notified by the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) of an incident that occurred at approximately 3:00 a.m., on McAlpine Avenue in Welland.

11 February, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation into Toronto Collision

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), James L. Cornish, has concluded there is no evidence that a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer is criminally responsible for a collision that occurred on December 5, 2004, in Toronto.

3 February, 2005

SIU Concludes Cambridge Collision Investigation

James L. Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has concluded there is no reasonable basis to believe that a Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) officer is criminally responsible for a collision that occurred on December 11, 2004, in Cambridge.

January

27 January, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation in Ottawa

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), James L. Cornish, has concluded there is no evidence that an Ottawa Police Service (OPS) officer committed any criminal wrongdoing in an incident that occurred on December 5, 2004.

21 January, 2005

SIU Concludes Collision Investigation in Cambridge

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), James L. Cornish, has concluded there is no reason to believe that any Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) officers are criminally responsible for the single motor vehicle collision that occurred on December 21, 2004, in Cambridge.

19 January, 2005

SIU Concludes Investigation in Hawkesbury

James L. Cornish, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has determined that an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer is not criminally liable in the death of Jeannine Myre.

18 January, 2005

SIU Terminates Investigation in Thornhill

On February 18, 2005, at approximately 2:46 a.m., the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) was notified by the York Regional Police Service (YRPS) of a shooting that occurred earlier this morning.

17 January, 2005

SIU Updates Investigation into Toronto Custody Death

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to investigate the death of 34-year-old Paulo Medeiros.

14 January, 2005

SIU Investigates Custody Death in Toronto

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the circumstances surrounding a 34-year-old man's death on January 14, 2005 in Toronto.

13 January, 2005

SIU Investigates Toronto Collision

Eight investigators with the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are probing the circumstances of a single motor vehicle collision that occurred on January 12, 2005, at approximately 11:05 p.m.

1 January, 2005

SIU Investigates Fatal Shooting in Toronto

Nine investigators from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) are probing a fatal shooting involving a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer that occurred on December 31, 2004, at approximately 6:00 p.m.