The OPP in northwestern Ontario are charging one of their own.
An officer with the Kenora detachment is facing three criminal offences as the result of an investigation into an incident they allege took place January 18th while the officer was off duty.
Police say the victim in the case suffered serious, but non life threatening injuries.
OPP spokesperson Shelley Garr says Constable Steve Tetreault , a 28 year veteran with the force, is charged with aggravated assault, uttering threats and breaking a court order.
He's currently suspended without pay.
OPP CHARGE MEMBER WITH CRIMINAL OFFENCES
(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Investigators with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) North West Region Crime Unit and Professional Standards Bureau have charged an OPP officer with three criminal offences as a result of an investigation that was commenced on January 23, 2017. The alleged offences occurred January 18, 2017 while the officer was not on duty.
As a result of the investigation Provincial Constable Steve TETREAULT, a twenty-eight year member of the OPP currently assigned to the Kenora OPP Detachment was arrested on January 24, 2017 and charged with:
- Aggravated Assault
- Utter Threats
- Breach of Recognizance
- The accused who is currently on leave was held in custody for a bail hearing in Kenora on January 25, 2017.
The investigation is ongoing.
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