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December

31 December, 2012

SIU Concludes Injury Investigation in Russell County

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an Ontario Provincial Police officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injury sustained by a 30-year-old woman in November of 2012.

28 December, 2012

SIU Closes Investigation into York Region Incident

Based on the Special Investigations Unit’s (SIU) preliminary enquiries into a vehicle collision yesterday in York Region, SIU Director Ian Scott has terminated the investigation. 

27 December, 2012

SIU Investigates Injuries in York Region

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding a collision this afternoon in York Region.

 

26 December, 2012

SIU Investigates Police Shooting in Oshawa

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding a police involved shooting in Oshawa early Wednesday morning.

18 December, 2012

SIU Concludes Custody Death in Red Lake

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Red Lake Detachment with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 35-year-old male in November of 2012.

18 December, 2012

SIU Concludes Death Investigation in Toronto

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Toronto Police Service officer with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 16-year-old female in October of 2012.

17 December, 2012

SIU Concludes Investigation into Boy’s Injuries in Brampton

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Peel Regional Police officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by an 8-year-old boy in November of 2012.

17 December, 2012

SIU Appeals for Witnesses to Vehicle Injuries

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is seeking witnesses to events that led up to vehicle injuries suffered by an 18-year-old male in the early morning hours of December 15, 2012.

14 December, 2012

SIU Investigating Custody Death in Ottawa

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 47-year-old male in Ottawa last night.

14 December, 2012

SIU Concludes Death Investigation in Newmarket

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a York Regional Police officer with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 56-year-old man in July of 2012.

13 December, 2012

SIU Concludes Investigation into Injuries Sustained by Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Toronto

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Toronto Police Service officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by a 24-year-old man in September of 2012.

    

7 December, 2012

SIU Concludes Death Investigation in Toronto

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Toronto Police Service officer with any criminal offence in relation to the death of 37-year-old, Jason Spanish, in July of 2012.

6 December, 2012

SIU Concludes Injury Investigation in Windsor

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Windsor Police Service (WPS) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injury sustained by a 27-year-old man in October of 2012.

4 December, 2012

SIU Investigates Death in Norfolk County

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 40-year-old man in Norfolk County yesterday. 

November

30 November, 2012

SIU Concludes Investigation into Injuries Sustained by Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Mississauga

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Peel Regional Police officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by 45-year-old Makanjuola Olasimbo in July of 2012.

     

30 November, 2012

SIU Concludes Death Investigation in St. Catharines

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge two Niagara Regional Police Service officers with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 28-year-old woman in October of 2012.

26 November, 2012

SIU Concludes Pickering Firearm Injuries Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Durham Regional Police Service officer with a criminal offence in relation to the shooting injuries sustained by a 17-year-old male in July of 2012.

 

26 November, 2012

SIU Investigates After Boy Struck by Cruiser in Brampton

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the injuries sustained by an eight-year-old boy this morning after being struck by a Peel Regional Police cruiser.

26 November, 2012

SIU Concludes Belleville Vehicle Injuries Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Belleville Police Service officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by a 19-year-old man in October of 2012.

23 November, 2012

SIU Concludes Toronto Death Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge two Toronto Police Service officers with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 44-year-old man earlier this month.

22 November, 2012

SIU Concludes Investigation into Injury Sustained by Man in Midland

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge any Midland Police Service officer with a criminal offence in relation to the injury sustained by a 21-year-old man in September of 2012.

21 November, 2012

Law Society Issues Notice for Lawyers Acting for Police Officers in SIU Cases

On November 6, 2012, the Law Society of Upper Canada, the body that governs all of Ontario’s lawyers, issued a notice for lawyers acting for police officers in SIU cases.

18 November, 2012

SIU Investigating injury in Hamilton

Ontario's Special Investigation Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the injury to a 23 year male in Hamilton last night.

14 November, 2012

SIU Concludes Investigation into Injury Sustained by Man in Ottawa

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge any Ottawa Police Service (OPS) officer with a criminal offence in relation to the injury sustained by a 39-year-old man in October of 2012.

14 November, 2012

SIU Concludes Barrie Death Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Barrie Detachment with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 58-year-old man in August of 2012.

13 November, 2012

SIU Investigates Motor Vehicle Injuries in Brantford

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding a motor vehicle collision in Brantford on Sunday that resulted in serious injuries to a 35-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman.

9 November, 2012

SIU Concludes Investigation into Richmond Hill Vehicle Death

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a York Regional Police officer with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 30-year-old man earlier this month.

8 November, 2012

OPP Officer Charged in Kenora Vehicle Death

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has reasonable grounds to believe that an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer committed a criminal offence in relation to the death of 42-year-old Gloria Assin in a September 2012 incident in Kenora.  Director Scott has caused a charge to be laid against the officer.   
 
 

8 November, 2012

SIU Closes Investigation into Burn Injuries Sustained by Man in Madoc

Based on the Special Investigations Unit’s (SIU) preliminary enquiries into the burn injuries sustained by a 27-year-old man while lodged in a cell in Madoc this past weekend, SIU Director Ian Scott has terminated the investigation.  Director Scott has concluded there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police Central Hastings Detachment with any criminal offence in relation to this incident.

5 November, 2012

SIU Investigates Custody Death in Red Lake

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 35-year-old male in Red Lake this weekend.

5 November, 2012

SIU Concludes Investigation into Injuries Sustained by Man in Kawartha Lakes

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer with the Kawartha Lakes detachment with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by a 36-year-old man in September of 2012.

2 November, 2012

SIU Investigates Falling Death in Toronto

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the falling death of a man in Toronto early this morning.

2 November, 2012

SIU Concludes Death Investigation of Man in Richmond Hill

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge two officers with York Regional Police (YRP) with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 47-year-old man in September of 2012.

1 November, 2012

SIU Investigates Vehicle Death in York Region

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a male in York Region in the early morning hours.  

October

29 October, 2012

SIU Concludes Falling Injuries Investigation near Espanola

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer with the Espanola detachment with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by a 38-year-old woman in September of 2012.

 

26 October, 2012

SIU Concludes Death Investigation in Georgetown

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the death of 65-year-old David Allen earlier this month.

23 October, 2012

SIU Concludes Toronto Death Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Toronto Police Service (TPS) with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 43-year-old man in August of 2012.

23 October, 2012

SIU Investigates Custody Death in Etobicoke

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 16-year-old female in Etobicoke early this morning.

23 October, 2012

SIU Concludes Vehicle Injury Investigation near Casselman

The Acting Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Joseph Martino, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an Ontario Provincial Police officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by a 51-year-old man in August of 2012.

16 October, 2012

SIU Investigates Police Shooting in Sudbury

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding a police shooting in Sudbury.

 

15 October, 2012

SIU Investigates Shooting Death in Georgetown

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of 65-year-old David Allen in Georgetown this weekend.

13 October, 2012

SIU Investigates Belleville Vehicle Injury

Ontario's Special Investigation Unit is probing the circumstances surrounding injuries to a 19-year-old male in a single-car collision that occurred earlier today.

12 October, 2012

SIU Concludes Mississauga Firearm Injury Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Peel Regional Police officer with a criminal offence in relation to the shooting injury sustained by a 50-year-old man in September of 2012.

10 October, 2012

SIU Concludes Cambridge Death Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 29-year-old man in August of 2012.

4 October, 2012

Toronto Police Officer Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has reasonable grounds to believe that a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer committed criminal offences in relation to two incidents involving a 37-year-old woman.  Director Scott has caused charges to be laid against the officer.   

 

4 October, 2012

SIU Appeals for Witnesses to Interaction in Ottawa’s ByWard Market

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is seeking witnesses to an interaction between Ottawa Police officers and a 38-year-old man in the evening hours of October 2, 2012. 

September

30 September, 2012

SIU Investigates Motor Vehicle/Pedestrian Collision in Toronto

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding a collision between a motor vehicle and a pedestrian in Toronto.

 

27 September, 2012

SIU Concludes Vehicle Injuries Investigation near North Bay

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a West Nipissing Police Service (WNPS) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by a 38-year-old man in September of 2012.

             

26 September, 2012

Hamilton Police Officer Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has reasonable grounds to believe that a Hamilton Police Service (HPS) officer committed a criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by a 16-year-old male in July of 2012.  Director Scott has caused a charge to be laid against the officer.   

24 September, 2012

SIU Appeals for Witnesses to Incident near Espanola

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is seeking witnesses to an incident that occurred yesterday afternoon on Highway 17 in Massey, west of Espanola.

 

24 September, 2012

SIU Appeals for Witnesses to Fatal Vehicle Collision in Kenora

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is seeking witnesses to events that led up to a fatal vehicle collision on Highway 17A and Redditt Road in Kenora in the early morning hours of September 23, 2012. 

23 September, 2012

SIU Investigates Vehicle Death in Kenora

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 42-year-old woman in Kenora in the early morning hours.  

21 September, 2012

SIU Investigates Death of Man in Richmond Hill

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 47-year-old man in Richmond Hill this morning.

21 September, 2012

Peel Regional Police Officer Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has reasonable grounds to believe that a Peel Regional Police (PRP) officer committed a criminal offence in relation to the injury sustained by 49-year-old Thanh Huynh in a July 2012 incident in Mississauga.  Director Scott has caused a charge to be laid against the officer.   

18 September, 2012

SIU Concludes Death Investigation in Brampton

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Peel Regional Police officer with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 40-year-old woman in August of 2012.

18 September, 2012

SIU Concludes Toronto Vehicle Injuries Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by 57-year-old Sharon Lamonday in August of 2012.

14 September, 2012

SIU Concludes Barrie Vehicle Injuries Investigation

The Acting Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Joseph Martino, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Barrie Police Service (BPS) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by 44-year-old Albert Wayne Penfield in August of 2012.

12 September, 2012

SIU Concludes Death Investigation in Peel

The Acting Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Joseph Martino, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Peel Regional Police (PRP) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 44-year-old woman in April of 2012.

7 September, 2012

SIU Appeals for Witnesses to Incident near North Bay

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is seeking witnesses to events that led up to a single vehicle collision on Highway 17 in the early morning hours of September 5, 2012.  A 38-year-old man sustained injuries.

 

7 September, 2012

Ontario Provincial Police Officer Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has reasonable grounds to believe that an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer committed a criminal offence in relation to a March 2012 incident in Toronto involving a 45-year-old male.  Director Scott has caused a charge to be laid against the officer.   

 

4 September, 2012

SIU Investigates Shooting Incident in Mississauga

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the shooting injury sustained by a 50-year-old man in Mississauga this afternoon.

4 September, 2012

SIU Closes Investigation into Sudbury Incident

Based on the Special Investigations Unit’s (SIU) preliminary enquiries into an interaction between a Greater Sudbury Police Service officer and a 27-year-old man last month in Sudbury, SIU Director Ian Scott has terminated the investigation. 

4 September, 2012

SIU Concludes Pembroke Death Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Pembroke Police Service (PPS) with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 58-year-old man in July of 2012.

August

31 August, 2012

SIU Closes Investigation into Falling Injury Sustained by Woman in Ingersoll

Based on the Special Investigations Unit’s (SIU) preliminary enquiries into the injury sustained by a 49-year-old woman in Ingersoll last week, SIU Director Ian Scott has terminated the investigation.  The incident involved officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Western Region Detachment.
 

31 August, 2012

Toronto Police Officers Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has reasonable grounds to believe that three officers with the Toronto Police Service (TPS) committed a criminal offence in relation to injuries sustained by 26-year-old Stalin Kiprotich in June of 2012.  Director Scott has caused a charge to be laid against the officers.   

30 August, 2012

SIU Director Invited to Venezuela to Speak About Civilian Oversight

Ian Scott, the Director of Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit, will be in Venezuela next week to share his experiences with and knowledge of civilian oversight of police in Canada.

30 August, 2012

SIU Investigates Shooting Death of Male in Cambridge

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 29-year-old male in Cambridge.

28 August, 2012

SIU Concludes Investigation into Toronto Vehicle Death

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the death of 64-year-old Satyawatti (Janet) Katryan in July of 2012.

28 August, 2012

SIU Concludes Niagara Falls Death Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) with any criminal offence in relation to the death of 18-year-old Ryan Dube in July of 2012.

 

24 August, 2012

Update: SIU Releases Name of Woman Injured in Scarborough Motor Vehicle Collision

Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the injuries sustained yesterday by 57-year-old Sharon Lamonday of Scarborough, and a Toronto Police Service officer.

23 August, 2012

SIU Investigates Motor Vehicle Injuries in Scarborough

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding a motor vehicle collision this afternoon that resulted in serious injuries to both a police officer and a 57-year-old civilian.

23 August, 2012

SIU Concludes Petawawa Vehicle Injuries Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge two officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Upper Ottawa Valley detachment with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by 26-year-old Shadi Al-Akbari and 29-year-old Neil Clarence Blain in May of 2012.

23 August, 2012

SIU Concludes Death Investigation in Pembroke

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Pembroke Police Service with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by a 19-year-old man in July of 2012, and his subsequent death three days later.

22 August, 2012

SIU Investigates Motor Vehicle Injuries in Barrie

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the injuries sustained by 44-year-old Albert Wayne Penfield of Innisfil in Barrie yesterday.

13 August, 2012

SIU Concludes Death Investigation in Windsor

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge two Windsor Police Service officers with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 22-year-old man in May of 2012.

July

31 July, 2012

SIU Investigating Injuries to Pedestrian in Mississauga

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the injuries sustained by a 46-year-old pedestrian this evening in Mississauga.

 

31 July, 2012

Kingston Police Officer Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has reasonable grounds to believe that an officer with the Kingston Police Service (KPS) committed a criminal offence in relation to the vehicle injuries sustained by 23-year-old John Cammalleri of Kingston.  Director Scott has caused a charge to be laid against the officer.   

30 July, 2012

SIU Concludes Investigation into Sarnia Vehicle Death

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an Ontario Provincial Police officer with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 34-year-old man in June of 2012. 

29 July, 2012

Update: SIU Releases Name of Woman Fatally Struck by Police Vehicle

Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the death yesterday of 64-year-old Satyawatti (Janet) Katryan.

 

28 July, 2012

SIU Investigates Pedestrian Fatality

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a pedestrian struck by a Toronto Police Service vehicle.

27 July, 2012

SIU Concludes Investigation into Falling Injuries Sustained by Man in Mississauga

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Peel Regional Police (PRP) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by a 34-year-old man in January of 2012.

27 July, 2012

SIU Concludes Niagara Region Vehicle Injury Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by a 62-year-old woman in July of 2012.

26 July, 2012

Update: Man Pronounced Deceased in York Region

A 56-year-old man who was hospitalized last night has now been pronounced deceased.  Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding his death.

26 July, 2012

SIU Investigates York Region Incident

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the circumstances that led to a 56-year-old man being admitted to hospital.

26 July, 2012

SIU Concludes Investigation into Injuries Sustained by Man in Windsor

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Windsor Police Service (WPS) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by 33-year-old Jeffrey Robinson in January of 2006.

24 July, 2012

SIU Investigates Death of Man in Niagara Falls

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Niagara Falls today.

 

24 July, 2012

SIU Concludes Toronto Firearm Death Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Toronto Police Service officer with a criminal offence in relation to the shooting death of 38-year-old Peter Lumanglas in April of 2012.

20 July, 2012

SIU Concludes Toronto Vehicle Injury Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by 22-year-old Michael Andrade of Ajax.

18 July, 2012

SIU Investigates Custody Death in Toronto

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 38-year-old man in Toronto this morning.

17 July, 2012

SIU Investigates Custody Death in Pembroke

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 58-year-old man in Pembroke this morning.

16 July, 2012

SIU Appeals for Witnesses in Pickering Firearm Injury

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the firearm injuries suffered by a 17-year-old male in Pickering this morning.

16 July, 2012

SIU Investigates Shooting Incident in Pickering

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the shooting injuries sustained by a 17-year-old male in Pickering this morning.

12 July, 2012

SIU Investigates Motor Vehicle Collision in Niagara Falls

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding a motor vehicle collision in Niagara Falls.

12 July, 2012

SIU Concludes Investigation into Ottawa Falling Injuries

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an Ottawa Police Service (OPS) officer with a criminal offence in regards to the injuries sustained by an 18-year-old man in May of 2012.

11 July, 2012

SIU Concludes Oshawa Firearm Injury Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) officer with a criminal offence in relation to the shooting injury sustained by a 22-year-old man in May of 2012.

9 July, 2012

SIU Concludes Death Investigation in Cornwall

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Cornwall Community Police Service with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 64-year-old man in May of 2012.

9 July, 2012

SIU Concludes Toronto Custody Injury Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge two Toronto Police Service (TPS) officers with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by 26-year-old James Ross Kennedy in March of 2012.

6 July, 2012

SIU Concludes Investigation into Thunder Bay Vehicle Death

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Thunder Bay Police Service officer with a criminal offence in relation to the death of 67-year-old Martin John Amos in May of 2012.

3 July, 2012

SIU Concludes Toronto Custody Injury Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Toronto Police Service officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by 37-year-old Angela Turvey in March of 2012.

June

29 June, 2012

SIU Concludes Grey County Firearm Death Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer with a criminal offence in relation to the shooting death of a 52-year-old man in April of 2012.

29 June, 2012

SIU Appeals for Witnesses to Incident in Sarnia

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is seeking witnesses to events that led up to the death of a 35-year-old male motorist in Sarnia this week.  A 28-year-old woman also sustained injuries.

27 June, 2012

SIU Concludes Toronto Falling Death Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Toronto Police Service (TPS) with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 31-year-old man earlier this month.

25 June, 2012

SIU Investigates Vehicle Death in Sarnia

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 35-year-old male motorist in Sarnia this morning, and the injuries sustained by a 28-year-old woman. 

22 June, 2012

SIU Concludes Hamilton Falling Deaths Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Hamilton Police Service (HPS) with any criminal offence in relation to the deaths of 17-year-old Alexander McCormack and 17-year-old Irn Mace this past weekend.

20 June, 2012

SIU Concludes Maitland Firearms Death Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer with a criminal offence in relation to the shooting death of 33-year-old Matthew Roke in May of 2012.

19 June, 2012

Niagara Regional Police Officer Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has reasonable grounds to believe that an officer with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) committed a criminal offence in relation to injuries sustained by 31-year-old Michael Farkas in May of 2012.  Director Scott has caused a charge to be laid against the officer.   

19 June, 2012

SIU Investigates Motor Vehicle Injuries in Toronto

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding a motor vehicle collision yesterday that left 22-year-old Michael Andrade of Ajax with serious injuries.

16 June, 2012

SIU Investigates Death of Two Males

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of two males in Hamilton today. 

15 June, 2012

Ontario Provincial Police Officer Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has reasonable grounds to believe that an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Greenstone Detachment committed a criminal offence in relation to injuries sustained by 42-year-old Gary Lawrence Megan.  Director Scott has caused charges to be laid against the officer.   

14 June, 2012

Ontario Provincial Police Officer Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has reasonable grounds to believe that an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer with the Northumberland Detachment committed criminal offences in relation to a July 2010 incident involving two females – one who was 14 years of age at the time of the incident, and one who was 18 years of age.  Director Scott has caused several charges to be laid against the officer.   


 

12 June, 2012

SIU Concludes Investigation into Simcoe Sexual Assault Allegation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to believe an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer with the Norfolk County Detachment committed a sexual assault against a 22-year-old man on Sunday, April 29, 2012.  The incident giving rise to the complaint occurred at approximately 4:00 p.m., after the man was stopped by police for a traffic violation while riding his bicycle on Queen Street, south of Evergreen Hill Road and north of Millcroft Drive.

 

8 June, 2012

Peel Officer Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has reasonable grounds to believe that an officer with Peel Regional Police (PRP) committed a criminal offence in relation to injuries sustained by 39-year-old Jamie Payne.  Director Scott has caused a charge to be laid against the officer.   

 

8 June, 2012

SIU Concludes Hamilton Firearm Death Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Hamilton Police Service (HPS) officer with a criminal offence in regards to the shooting death of 27-year-old Phonesay Chanthachack in February of 2012.

8 June, 2012

SIU Closes Investigation into Death of Man Near Gravenhurst

Based on the Special Investigations Unit’s (SIU) preliminary enquiries into the recent death of a 57-year-old Muskoka Lakes man, SIU Director Ian Scott has terminated the investigation.  The incident, involving officers with the Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment, occurred on June 5, 2012. 

6 June, 2012

SIU Investigates Death near Gravenhurst

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 57-year-old man yesterday.

5 June, 2012

SIU Concludes Death Investigation in Pickering

The Acting Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Joseph Martino, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by a 57-year-old man in March of 2012, and his subsequent death more than one week later.

 

5 June, 2012

SIU Concludes Investigation into Vehicle Death near Parry Sound

The Acting Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Joseph Martino, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge any Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer with a criminal offence in relation to the death of 38-year-old Liza Charbonneau in April of 2012.

4 June, 2012

SIU Investigates Falling Death in Scarborough

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the falling death of a man in Scarborough this afternoon.

May

30 May, 2012

SIU Investigates Shooting Incident in Oshawa

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the shooting injury sustained by a 22-year-old man in Oshawa this afternoon.

24 May, 2012

SIU Investigates Falling Death in Cornwall

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 64-year-old man in Cornwall last night.

23 May, 2012

SIU Appeals for Witnesses to Interaction with Police in Niagara Falls

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is appealing for witnesses to an interaction that occurred between a Niagara Regional Police Service officer and a man in Niagara Falls on Saturday, May 19, 2012.

23 May, 2012

SIU Investigates Motor Vehicle Injuries in Petawawa

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding a motor vehicle collision that resulted in injuries to a 25-year-old man and a 29-year-old man in Petawawa yesterday.

21 May, 2012

SIU Investigating Vehicle Death in Thunder Bay

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 67-year-old male in Thunder Bay on May 20, 2012.

18 May, 2012

SIU Concludes Death Investigation in Scarborough

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge officers with the Toronto Police Service (TPS) with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 30-year-old woman in April of 2012.

16 May, 2012

SIU Closes Investigation into Motor Vehicle Injury Near Chatham-Kent

Based on the Special Investigations Unit’s (SIU) preliminary enquiries into the injuries sustained by a 29-year-old motorist near Chatham-Kent, SIU Director Ian Scott has terminated the investigation.  The incident, involving an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), occurred on May 10, 2012. 

10 May, 2012

SIU Investigates Motor Vehicle Injury near Chatham-Kent

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the injuries sustained by a 29-year-old motorist near Chatham-Kent early this morning.

8 May, 2012

SIU Concludes Hamilton Vehicle Injury Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Hamilton Police Service (HPS) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by a 57-year-old woman in April of 2012.

7 May, 2012

Special Investigations Unit Comments on Ontario Court of Appeal Decision in Peel (Police) v. Ontario (Special Investigations Unit)

Today, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in Peel (Police) v. Ontario (Special Investigations Unit).  It confirmed an earlier Superior Court of Justice ruling that the SIU has jurisdiction to investigate alleged criminal acts committed by individuals who were serving police officers at the time of the acts, whether they are now retired or not.  In addition, the Court affirmed that the SIU has the authority to investigate incidents that happened prior to the SIU’s formation in 1990. 

4 May, 2012

SIU Concludes Toronto Firearm Death Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Toronto Police Service officer with a criminal offence in regards to the shooting death of 48-year-old Frank Anthony Berry in February of 2012.

 

3 May, 2012

SIU Investigates Death in Windsor

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the custody death of a 22-year-old Windsor man this morning. 

3 May, 2012

SIU Concludes Investigation into Hamilton Vehicle Death

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Hamilton Police Service (HPS) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the death of 38-year-old Bibi Shazeena Ally in April of 2012.

2 May, 2012

SIU Concludes Hamilton Falling Death Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Hamilton Police Service (HPS) with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 39-year-old man in April of 2012.

 

2 May, 2012

SIU Investigates Death near Maitland

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a 33-year-old man near Maitland this morning.

1 May, 2012

SIU Appeals for Witnesses to Interaction with Police in Simcoe

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is appealing for witnesses to an interaction that occurred between an Ontario Provincial Police officer and a man in Simcoe on Sunday, April 29, 2012.

April

30 April, 2012

SIU Concludes Death Investigation in Mattawa

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge any officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 56-year-old man in March of 2012.

27 April, 2012

SIU Investigates Fatal Shooting near Owen Sound

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of a man near Owen Sound this morning.

24 April, 2012

Toronto Police Officer Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has reasonable grounds to believe that an officer with the Toronto Police Service (TPS) committed criminal offences in relation to injuries sustained by 27-year-old Liboth Bangala.  Director Scott has caused charges to be laid against the officer.   

20 April, 2012

Update: Man Who Sustained Gunshot Wounds in Toronto Succumbs to his Injuries

Peter Lumanglas, 38-years-old of Toronto, succumbed to his injuries this morning at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.  Ontario's Special Investigations Unit is continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding his death.   

19 April, 2012

SIU Investigates Falling Death in Scarborough

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 30-year-old woman in Scarborough last night.

18 April, 2012

Belleville Police Officer Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has reasonable grounds to believe that an officer with the Belleville Police Service (BPS) committed a criminal offence in relation to injuries sustained by 31-year-old Justin Nolan.  Director Scott has caused a charge to be laid against the officer.   

16 April, 2012

SIU Investigates Firearm Injuries in Toronto

Ontario's Special Investigations Unit is probing the circumstances surrounding the injuries sustained by a 38-year-old man in Toronto.

10 April, 2012

Update: SIU Releases Name of Woman Killed in Vehicle Incident near Parry Sound

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of 38-year-old Liza Marie Charbonneau of Ottawa.  She died after being involved in a motor vehicle collision near Parry Sound on Sunday.   

10 April, 2012

Update: SIU Releases Name of Woman Killed in Hamilton Vehicle Incident

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the death of 38-year-old Bibi Shazeena Ally of Cambridge.  She died after being involved in a motor vehicle collision in the Hamilton area on Friday.   

9 April, 2012

SIU Investigates Vehicle Death in Parry Sound

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a female motorist in the Parry Sound area on April 8, 2012.  The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported the following information to the SIU:

6 April, 2012

SIU Investigates Vehicle Death in Hamilton

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a female motorist in Hamilton today.  The Hamilton Police Service (HPS) reported the following information to the SIU:
 

5 April, 2012

SIU Concludes Death Investigation in Ottawa

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) with any criminal offence in regards to the death of a 48-year-old man in March of 2012.

5 April, 2012

SIU Concludes Investigation into Death of Orillia Cyclist

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the death of 85-year-old David Nesbitt in March of 2012.

4 April, 2012

SIU Concludes Death Investigation in Oakville

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge two Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) officers with any criminal offence in regards to the death of 43-year-old Kyle Newman in January of 2012.

3 April, 2012

SIU Appeals for Witnesses to Incident in Pickering

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the injuries sustained by a 57-year-old man. 

2 April, 2012

SIU Concludes Custody Death Investigation in Toronto

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge two officers with the Toronto Police Service (TPS) with any criminal offence in relation to the death of 43-year-old Pasqualino DePaolis in September of 2011.

2 April, 2012

SIU Investigates Custody Injuries in Toronto

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the injuries sustained by a 36-year-old woman in Toronto this weekend.

2 April, 2012

SIU Investigates Motor Vehicle Injury in Hamilton

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding a motor vehicle collision that injured a 56 year old woman in Hamilton Sunday night.

March

30 March, 2012

SIU Closes Investigation into Injuries Sustained by Man after Fall from Bridge

Based on the Special Investigations Unit’s (SIU) preliminary enquiries into the injuries sustained by a 46-year-old man in Barrie last week, SIU Director Ian Scott has terminated the investigation.  The incident, involving officers with the Barrie Police Service (BPS), occurred on March 22, 2012. 

29 March, 2012

SIU Concludes Peel Firearm Injury Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Peel Regional Police officer with a criminal offence in regards to the shooting injury sustained by 34-year-old Jarnail Singh in January of 2012.

29 March, 2012

SIU Investigates Custody Death near Mattawa

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 56-year-old man near Mattawa yesterday.

29 March, 2012

SIU Concludes Highway 401 Vehicle Injury Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer with the Northumberland detachment with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by 31-year-old Adam Oakes in February of 2012.

26 March, 2012

SIU Appeals for Witnesses in Orillia Death of Cyclist

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the death of 85-years-old David Nesbitt. 

20 March, 2012

SIU Concludes Thunder Bay Shooting Injury Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer with the North West detachment with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by a 48-year-old man in January of 2012.

20 March, 2012

SIU Concludes Toronto Firearm Injury Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer with a criminal offence in regards to the shooting injuries sustained by 38-year-old John Doe  in January of 2012.

20 March, 2012

SIU Concludes London Vehicle Injury Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer with the Western detachment with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by 37-year-old John Wiebe in January of 2012.

20 March, 2012

SIU Concludes Mississauga Custody Death Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with Peel Regional Police (PRP) with any criminal offence in relation to the death of 51-year-old William Ford in February of 2012.

19 March, 2012

SIU Concludes Toronto Firearm Death Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Toronto Police Service officer with a criminal offence in regards to the shooting death of 29-year-old Michael Eligon in February of 2012.

19 March, 2012

SIU Concludes Investigation into Vehicle Injuries near Napanee

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an OPP officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by 21-year-old Vicky Gorley in December of 2011.
 

18 March, 2012

SIU Investigates Vehicle Injury in Kingston

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the vehicle injury of a man in his 20’s in Kingston early this morning.

 

18 March, 2012

Update: SIU Complainant Pronounced Deceased

A man who was injured last week during an interaction with Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has succumbed to his injuries.  David A. Nesbitt, 85-years-old of Orillia, was pronounced deceased on Friday, March 16, 2012. 

 

15 March, 2012

SIU Concludes Investigation into Trenton Injuries

The Acting Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Joseph Martino, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge two officers with OPP Quinte West with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by 32-year-old Glen Horne in December of 2011.

14 March, 2012

SIU Investigates Vehicle Injuries in Orillia

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the injuries sustained yesterday by 85-year-old David A. Nesbitt in Orillia.

13 March, 2012

SIU Concludes Investigation into Injuries Sustained by Man in Brantford

The Acting Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Joseph Martino, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge two officers with Brantford Police with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by 35-year-old Wayne Mark in January of 2012.

 

13 March, 2012

SIU Concludes Shooting Injury Investigation in Halton

The Acting Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Joseph Martino, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge three officers with Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) with criminal offences in regards to the firearm injury sustained by 28-year-old Jacqueline Capton in October of 2011.

9 March, 2012

SIU Concludes Investigation into Brampton Dog Bite Injury

The Acting Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Joseph Martino, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Peel Regional Police (PRP) officer with a criminal offence in regards to the injury sustained by 20-year-old Matthew Caetano in January of 2012.

1 March, 2012

SIU Closes Investigation into Brantford Vehicle Injuries

Based on the Special Investigations Unit’s (SIU) preliminary enquiries into the injuries sustained by 22-year-old Hillary Robertson in February, SIU Director Ian Scott has terminated the investigation. 

February

29 February, 2012

SIU Concludes Vehicle Injury Investigation in Cambridge

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Waterloo Regional Police Service officer with any criminal offence in regards to the injuries sustained by 20-year-old Allan Freure in December of 2011.

24 February, 2012

SIU Concludes Investigation into Injuries Sustained after Etobicoke Rooftop Fall

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge two officers with the Toronto Police Service (TPS) with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by a 20-year-old man in January of 2012.

23 February, 2012

SIU Appeals for Witnesses to Vehicle Injuries Sustained on Highway 401 near Cobourg

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is appealing for witnesses to the injuries sustained by a 31-year-old man on Highway 401 East yesterday.

23 February, 2012

SIU Concludes Falling Death Investigation in Toronto

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Toronto Police Service (TPS) with any criminal offence in relation to the death of 64-year-old Carman Gallo in December of 2011.

23 February, 2012

SIU Investigates Death of Man in Mississauga

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 51-year-old man in Mississauga yesterday.

23 February, 2012

Toronto Police Officer Faces Second Charge

On November 30, 2010 the Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Ian Scott, laid a charge of Manslaughter against Toronto Police Constable David Cavanagh in relation to the firearm death of Eric Osawe in September of 2010.  After consultation with the Crown Law Office-Criminal, Director Scott has now caused a charge of Second Degree Murder contrary to s. 235(1) of the Criminal Code to be laid against the officer. 

22 February, 2012

SIU Concludes Falling Death Investigation in Toronto

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Toronto Police Service (TPS) with any criminal offence in relation to the death of 31-year-old Pardeep Singh Mann in December of 2011.

22 February, 2012

Update: SIU Releases Name of Man Fatally Shot in Toronto

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of 48-year-old Frank Anthony Berry in Toronto earlier this week.

22 February, 2012

SIU Investigates Vehicle Injury in Brantford

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the injuries sustained by a 22-year-old woman in Brantford yesterday afternoon.

20 February, 2012

SIU Investigates Fatal Shooting in Toronto

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of a man in Toronto earlier this morning.

18 February, 2012

SIU Investigating Custody Injury in Toronto

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the custody injury of a 24-year-old man in Toronto earlier this morning.

17 February, 2012

SIU Concludes Falling Death Investigation in Toronto

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Toronto Police Service (TPS) with any criminal offence in regards to the death of 21-year-old Dale Anthony Chatrie in January of 2012.

14 February, 2012

Update: SIU Releases Name of Man in East Hamilton Firearm Death

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the death of 27-year-old Phonesay Chanthachack in East Hamilton yesterday afternoon.

13 February, 2012

SIU Investigates Shooting Death in Stoney Creek

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a man in Stoney Creek this afternoon.

10 February, 2012

SIU Investigating Collision in Lucan

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the injuries suffered by 25 year-old, Tom Richards of London, early this morning.

8 February, 2012

SIU Concludes Death Investigation in Richmond Hill

The Acting Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Joseph Martino, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge four York Regional Police (YRP) officers with any criminal offence in regards to the death of 44-year-old Paul Black in January of 2012.

6 February, 2012

Update: SIU Releases Name of Man Fatally Shot in Toronto

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of 29-year-old Michael Eligon Friday morning.

3 February, 2012

SIU Investigates Shooting Death in Toronto

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a man in Toronto this morning.

January

30 January, 2012

SIU Investigates Shooting Death in Richmond Hill

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of 44-year-old Paul Black, of Markham, this weekend.

27 January, 2012

SIU Investigates Shooting Injury in Brampton

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the firearms injury of a man in Brampton this evening.

27 January, 2012

SIU Concludes Shooting Injuries Investigation in Brampton

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge two Peel Regional Police (PRP) officers with criminal offences in regards to the firearms injuries sustained by 24-year-old Terrence Roopchand in November of 2011.

25 January, 2012

SIU Closes Investigation into Sarnia Vehicle Deaths

Based on the Special Investigations Unit’s (SIU) preliminary enquiries into the deaths of two individuals near Sarnia last week, SIU Director Ian Scott has terminated the investigation.  The incident, involving an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), occurred on January 19, 2012. 

20 January, 2012

Update: SIU Releases Names of Individuals Killed in Sarnia Collisions

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Sherri Millar, 22-years-old of Toronto, and Ronald Brown, 54-years-old of Sarnia.  They died as a result of a series of collisions on Hwy 402 near Sarnia on Thursday, January 19, 2012.

19 January, 2012

SIU Investigates Vehicle Deaths near Sarnia

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two individuals on Hwy 402 near Sarnia this morning.

18 January, 2012

SIU Closes Investigation into Toronto Custody Death

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has reviewed the conduct of the police in connection with the August 2011 death of 45-year-old Charles McGillivary.  Ian Scott, the Director of the SIU, has concluded there are no reasonable grounds to believe two officers with the Toronto Police Service committed a criminal offence in this case.

18 January, 2012

SIU Investigates Shooting Injury near Thunder Bay

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the shooting injury of a 47-year-old Thunder Bay man yesterday.

17 January, 2012

SIU Concludes Custody Injury Investigation in Brampton

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with Peel Regional Police (PRP) with a criminal offence in regards to the injuries sustained by 44-year-old Julio DaCosta in December of 2011.

13 January, 2012

Update: SIU Releases Name of Man in Oakville Shooting Death

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the death yesterday of 43-year-old Kyle Newman of Oakville.

12 January, 2012

SIU Investigates Shooting Death in Oakville

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a man in Oakville today.

12 January, 2012

Ontario Provincial Police Officer Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has reasonable grounds to believe that an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer committed a criminal offence in relation to a vehicle collision in London in October 2011.  Director Scott has caused a charge to be laid against the officer.

 

11 January, 2012

Appeal for Witnesses:SIU Continuing Investigation into Brantford Custody Injury

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the injuries sustained by a 34-year-old man in Brantford last week.

11 January, 2012

Durham Regional Police Officer Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ian Scott, has reasonable grounds to believe that an officer with the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) committed criminal offences in relation to incidents involving a female over the course of several months between 2000 and 2001.  Director Scott has caused several charges to be laid against the officer.   

 

9 January, 2012

SIU Investigates Falling Injuries in Etobicoke

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the injuries sustained by a 20-year-old man in Etobicoke Sunday afternoon.

8 January, 2012

SIU Investigates Custody Injury in Brantford

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the injuries sustained by a 34-year-old man in Brantford Friday evening.

6 January, 2012

Update: SIU Releases Name of Man in Toronto Falling Death

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the death of 21-year-old Dale Anthony Chatrie in Toronto early this morning.

6 January, 2012

SIU Investigates Shooting Incident in Toronto

Mississauga (January 6, 2012) --- Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the shooting injuries sustained by a man in Toronto this afternoon.

6 January, 2012

SIU Investigates Falling Death in Toronto

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Toronto early this morning.