News Release

News Release

SIU Concludes Investigation into Man’s Broken Nose in Brampton Arrest

Case Number: 26-OCI-122   

Mississauga, ON (10 July, 2026) ---
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe a Peel Regional Police officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the fractured nose suffered by a 31-year-old man during his arrest in Brampton. On March 17, 2026, officers arrested the man for being in possession of a stolen Jeep Wrangler in the parking lot of a plaza at 1785 Queen Street East. The man gripped the steering while the officer tried to remove him from the vehicle. After several punches, he was removed and taken to the ground, where he continued to resist and was punched again then handcuffed.

Director Martino found the quantum of force used by the officer would appear commensurate with the exigencies of the situation given the man’s resistance and the need to quickly take him into custody. 

Full Director’s Report (with Incident Narrative, Evidence, and Analysis & Director’s Decision): 

If you or someone you know has been negatively affected by an incident under SIU investigation and would like support, the Affected Persons Program is here to help. You can reach us at 1-877-641-1897. Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7, every day of the year.

The SIU is an independent government agency that investigates the conduct of officials (municipal, regional and provincial police officers, police officers with the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, special constables with the Niagara Parks Commission and peace officers with the Legislative Protective Service) that may have resulted in death, serious injury, sexual assault and/or the discharge of a firearm at a person. All investigations are conducted by SIU investigators who are civilians. Under the Special Investigations Unit Act, the Director of the SIU must

  • consider whether the official has committed a criminal offence in connection with the incident under investigation
  • depending on the evidence, cause a criminal charge to be laid against the official where grounds exist for doing so, or close the file without any charges being laid
  • publicly report the results of its investigations

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Monica Hudon, siu.media@ontario.ca
SIU Communications/Service des communications, UES