Status of Cases

Due to complexity or circumstances, many investigations require a significant amount of time to complete. The length of time might be impacted by factors such as how long it took to conduct interviews and/or gather and analyze evidence. In many instances, the Unit must also await receipt of reports from outside organizations such as the Centre of Forensic Sciences or the Coroner’s Office. While the SIU recognizes it is important to resolve cases in a timely manner, the thoroughness of the investigation must take precedence over the length of time it takes to finish an investigation. 

In an effort to keep the public up-to-date on the progress of SIU investigations, the SIU will proactively provide updates on each investigation on an ongoing basis.



* "Police service" is deemed to include the Niagara Parks commission and the Legislative Protective Service.

** A sexual assault is any form of unwanted contact that is sexual in nature and violates the sexual integrity of the victim. It includes, but is not limited to, inappropriate contact during a search, rubbing, grabbing, kissing, oral sex and penetration.

Cases from 2025

Case Number Case Type Police Service Date SIU Notified Status of Investigation
25-PCI-001 Custody Injury OPP Orillia Detachment
Jan 1, 2025
Investigation ongoing
25-NJC-002 Non-Jurisdictional Case Jan 1, 2025
No investigation file was opened. At the time the case was reported to the SIU, it was apparent that the incident did not fall within the mandate of the SIU.
25-NJC-003 Non-Jurisdictional Case Jan 2, 2025
No investigation file was opened. At the time the case was reported to the SIU, it was apparent that the incident did not fall within the mandate of the SIU.
25-OCI-004 Custody Injury London Police Service
Jan 3, 2025
Investigation ongoing
25-NJC-005 Non-Jurisdictional Case Jan 3, 2025
No investigation file was opened. At the time the case was reported to the SIU, it was apparent that the incident did not fall within the mandate of the SIU.
25-TCI-006 Custody Injury Toronto Police Service
Jan 3, 2025
Investigation ongoing
25-NJC-007 Non-Jurisdictional Case OPP
Jan 4, 2025
No investigation file was opened. At the time the case was reported to the SIU, it was apparent that the incident did not fall within the mandate of the SIU.
25-OCI-008 Custody Injury Halton Regional Police Service
Jan 6, 2025
Investigation ongoing
25-NJC-009 Non-Jurisdictional Case Jan 7, 2025
No investigation file was opened. At the time the case was reported to the SIU, it was apparent that the incident did not fall within the mandate of the SIU.
25-OCD-010 Custody Death Durham Regional Police Service
Jan 8, 2025
Investigation ongoing
; news release available:
https://www.siu.on.ca/siu-investigating-after-woman-has-fatal-fall-from-whitby-apartment-balcony-en10059
25-OCI-011 Custody Injury Ottawa Police Service
Jan 8, 2025
Investigation ongoing