A Thunder Bay police officer has been criminally charged with theft under $5,000 and breach of trust following an internal investigation prompted by a complaint.
An officer with the Thunder Bay Police Service has been criminally charged with theft under $5,000 and breach of trust. Here's what we know so far.A Thunder Bay, Ont., police officer faces charges of theft under $5,000 and breach of trust. An officer with the Thunder Bay Police Service has been criminally charged with theft under $5,000 and breach of trust.
The police service issued a news release about the charges late Friday afternoon, saying it conducted an internal investigation after receiving a complaint. "The officer has been suspended with pay in accordance with legislation. As this matter is now before the court, the Thunder Bay Police Service is unable to provide further comment or information," police said in the news release."Maintaining public confidence is a top priority and I thank those who displayed the courage to speak out," said police chief Darcy Fleury in the release.
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