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December

31 December, 2014

Update: SIU Continues Investigation in Scarborough Shooting

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

31 December, 2014

SIU Investigates Shooting in Scarborough

Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the shooting of a man early this morning in Scarborough.

24 December, 2014

SIU Concludes Toronto Firearm Injuries Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge any officer with the Toronto Police Service (TPS) with a criminal offence in connection with the shooting injuries of a 34-year-old man in November of last year.

23 December, 2014

SIU Investigating Custody Injuries in Toronto

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the custody injuries sustained by a 51-year-old man this morning in Toronto.  

22 December, 2014

SIU Investigating Vehicle Injuries in Brampton

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding injuries sustained by a 49-year-old female in a vehicle collision, in Brampton.

19 December, 2014

SIU Appealing for Witnesses in Scarborough Shooting

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is appealing for witnesses to the shooting injuries of a 40-year-old man yesterday afternoon in Scarborough.

18 December, 2014

SIU Investigates Shooting in Scarborough

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the shooting injury of a 40-year-old man this afternoon in Scarborough. 

17 December, 2014

SIU Investigates Serious Injury in Mississauga

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding an injury sustained by a 26-year-old man last night in Mississauga. 

16 December, 2014

Ontario Provincial Police Officer Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has reasonable grounds to believe that an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Lakeshore Detachment, committed a criminal offence in relation to the vehicle injuries sustained by a 20-year-old man earlier this year.  Director Loparco has caused a charge to be laid against the officer. 

16 December, 2014

SIU Concludes Toronto Firearm Injuries Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Toronto Police Service officer with any criminal offence in regards to the shooting injuries sustained by an 18-year-old man in December 2013. 

5 December, 2014

Former Ontario Provincial Police Officer Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has reasonable grounds to believe that a former Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer committed a criminal offence against a woman in 1986, while the officer was still a member of the police service in Thunder Bay. Director Loparco has caused a charge to be laid against the former officer. 

1 December, 2014

Timmins Police Service Officer Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has reasonable grounds to believe that an officer with the Timmins Police Service (TPS) committed criminal offences against three women last year.  Director Loparco has caused charges to be laid against the officer.

November

26 November, 2014

SIU Concludes Investigation into Death at Ottawa Police Headquarters

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge any officer with the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) with a criminal offence in relation to the death of 43-year-old OPS Staff Sergeant Kalid Ghadban in September of this year. 

21 November, 2014

SIU Investigating Incident in Melancthon Township

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate in an ongoing incident in Melancthon Township. 

20 November, 2014

SIU Concludes Investigation in Scarborough Motor Vehicle Injury

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Toronto Detachment, with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by a 23- year-old man in July of last year. 

20 November, 2014

SIU Investigating Man’s Death in East Gwillimbury

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 39-year-old man in East Gwillimbury last night. 

18 November, 2014

SIU Investigating Man’s Death in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 24-year-old man, in Niagara-on- the-Lake last night.

17 November, 2014

OPP Officer Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has reasonable grounds to believe that an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Southern Georgian Bay Detachment, committed a criminal offence in relation to the injuries suffered by 27-year-old Bradley Jones in May of this year.  Director Loparco has caused a charge to be laid against the officer.    

12 November, 2014

SIU Appealing for Witnesses to Richmond Hill Incident

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is appealing for witnesses to an incident in which an 84-year-old woman suffered a serious injury.  

10 November, 2014

SIU Concludes Peterborough Vehicle Injuries Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Peterborough County Detachment, with any criminal offence in relation to the vehicle injuries sustained by a 41-year-old man in May of this year. 

10 November, 2014

SIU Appealing for Witnesses to Toronto Custody Injury

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is appealing for witnesses to an incident in which a 52-year-old man was injured. 

3 November, 2014

Ottawa Police Officers Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has reasonable grounds to believe that two officers with the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) committed a criminal offence against 32-year-old Ismael Awaleh  in May of this year.  Director Loparco has caused a charge to be laid against the officers.  

October

30 October, 2014

SIU Concludes Investigation in Renfrew Motor Vehicle Death

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Whitney Detachment, with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 67-year-old man in May of this year. 

28 October, 2014

SIU Investigating Vehicle Deaths in Uxbridge

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two men in a vehicle collision early this morning.

27 October, 2014

SIU Investigating Vehicle Injuries in Hamilton

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the vehicle injuries sustained by a 26-year-old man, in Hamilton. 

24 October, 2014

SIU Appealing for Witnesses to Custody Toronto Custody Death

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is appealing for witnesses to the falling death of a 45-year-old man in Toronto. 

23 October, 2014

SIU Investigates Toronto Falling Death

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 45-year-old man in Toronto this afternoon.

17 October, 2014

SIU Investigates Fatal Police Shooting in Oakville

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

16 October, 2014

SIU Updates Investigation into Vehicle Collision in Brant County

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding a vehicle collision at the intersection of Gilkison Street and Colborne Street West, in Brantford on Friday, October 10, 2014. 

16 October, 2014

SIU Concludes Investigation in Georgian Bay Custody Death

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Southern Georgian Bay detachment with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 54-year-old man in February of this year.

11 October, 2014

SIU Investigating Vehicle Collision in Brant County

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the injuries sustained by an 18-year-old woman in Brant County last night.

10 October, 2014

SIU Appealing for Witnesses in Hamilton Custody Injury

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is appealing for witnesses to an interaction involving a 36-year-old male and an off-duty officer with the Hamilton Police Service (HPS).

10 October, 2014

SIU Concludes Investigation into Shooting Death in Brampton Court House

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Peel Regional Police (PRP) officer with a criminal offence in connection with the shooting death of 45-year-old Charnjit Singh Bassi on March 28, 2014.

September

30 September, 2014

SIU Appealing for Witnesses to Toronto Vehicle Injury

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is appealing for witnesses to an incident in which a 25-year-old female pedestrian was seriously injured.

29 September, 2014

SIU Investigates Death at Ottawa Police Headquarters

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of 43-year-old Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Staff Sergeant Kalid Ghadban  yesterday afternoon.

25 September, 2014

SIU Investigates Injuries in Toronto

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

25 September, 2014

SIU Concludes Investigation into Hamilton Custody Injury

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge any Hamilton Police Service (HPS) officer with a criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by a 27-year-old man in March of this year.

25 September, 2014

SIU Investigates Fatal Police Shooting in Brampton

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding a fatal police shooting in Brampton that occurred on Wednesday September 24th, 2014 on Queen Street near Kennedy Road.

23 September, 2014

SIU Appealing for Witnesses to Incident in Brampton

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is appealing for witnesses to an incident in which a 36-year-old man suffered a serious injury.

22 September, 2014

SIU Concludes Vehicle Incident Investigation in Brantford

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Brantford Police Service (BPS) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by a 75-year-old woman and a 75-year-old man in May of this year. The incident also ultimately contributed to the man’s death on August 16, 2014.

16 September, 2014

SIU Concludes Investigation in Motorcycle Fatality

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a York Regional Police (YRP) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the motorcycle death of a 28-year-old man in June of this year. 

11 September, 2014

SIU Concludes Investigation in Sault Ste. Marie Collision

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Sault Ste. Marie Police Service (SSMPS) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the vehicle injury sustained by a 26-year-old man in July of this year.

9 September, 2014

SIU Concludes Death Investigation in Lambton County

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an Ontario Provincial Police (Lambton County Detachment) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 40-year-old man in March of this year.

8 September, 2014

SIU Concludes Investigation in Ottawa Vehicle Fatality

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge any Ottawa Police Service (OPS) officer with a criminal offence in relation to the vehicle death of a 24-year-old man in February of this year.

4 September, 2014

SIU Closes Investigation into Toronto Death

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has closed its file into the death of a 22-year-old man. The incident involving an officer with the Toronto Police Service (TPS) occurred on Monday, August 4, 2014.  

2 September, 2014

SIU Concludes Tamworth Death Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an Ontario Provincial Police (Napanee Detachment) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 59-year-old man in February of this year.

2 September, 2014

SIU Concludes Brampton Death Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, 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 25-year-old man in February of this year.

August

25 August, 2014

SIU Investigates Vehicle Injuries in Middlesex County

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the vehicle injuries sustained by a 38-year-old man early this morning. 

22 August, 2014

SIU Concludes Investigation in Toronto Custody Death

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge any Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer with a criminal offence in relation to the death of a 51-year-old man in February of this year.

21 August, 2014

SIU Concludes Investigation of Huron County Vehicle Injuries

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron Detachment, with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by an 18-year-old woman and a 17-year-old male in March of this year. 

18 August, 2014

SIU Appealing for Witnesses to Custody Injury in Brampton

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is appealing for witnesses to an interaction involving a 17-year-old male and a Peel Regional Police (PRP) officer.

12 August, 2014

SIU Concludes Shooting Investigation in Red Lake

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 (Red Lake detachment) officer with a criminal offence in relation to the firearm injury of a 23-year-old woman in February of this year. 

12 August, 2014

SIU Concludes Death Investigation in Timmins

The Acting Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Joseph Martino, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge any officer with the Timmins Police Service (TPS) with a criminal offence in relation to the death of 56-year-old Paul Mattinas in April of this year. 

11 August, 2014

SIU Investigates Death of Male in Thunder Bay

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

4 August, 2014

SIU Investigates Death of 22-year-old-man in Toronto

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

3 August, 2014

SIU Investigates Death of Man in Thunder Bay

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 44-year-old man early this morning in Thunder Bay

July

30 July, 2014

SIU Concludes Injuries Investigation in Otterville

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 (OPP) officer with the  Oxford Detachment, with a criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by a 42-year-old male in February of this year.

29 July, 2014

SIU Concludes Investigation in Ajax Vehicle Injuries

The Acting Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Joseph Martino, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the vehicle injuries sustained by a 20-year-old man in January of this year. 

29 July, 2014

SIU Concludes Injury Investigation in Pembroke

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), Upper Ottawa Valley detachment, with a criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by a 39-year-old man in December of 2013.

24 July, 2014

SIU Investigates Collision in Sault Ste. Marie

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding a vehicle injury sustained by a 26-year-old man in Sault Ste. Marie earlier this week.  

22 July, 2014

SIU Concludes Sudbury 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 Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the vehicle injuries sustained by a 40-year-old man in December of 2013. 

22 July, 2014

SIU Concludes Investigation in Toronto Shooting

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 Toronto Police Service (TPS) with any criminal offence in relation to the firearm injuries of a 52-year-old man in November of 2013.

22 July, 2014

SIU Investigates Shooting in Newmarket

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the shooting injuries of a 48-year-old man early this morning in Newmarket. 

16 July, 2014

SIU Investigating Firearm Death of Male in Burk’s Falls

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 54-year-old man in Burk’s Falls this morning. 

14 July, 2014

SIU Concludes Investigation in Aurora Firearm Death

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the York Regional Police (YRP) with a criminal offence in relation to the death of a 21-year-old man in April of 2014.

11 July, 2014

SIU Concludes Burlington Dog Bite Investigation

The Acting Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Joseph Martino, 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 injuries suffered by an 8-year-old girl in April this year. 

11 July, 2014

SIU Closes Investigation into Erin Vehicle Injury

Based on the Special Investigations Unit’s (SIU) preliminary enquiries into the vehicle injury of a 43-year-old man in Erin earlier this month, SIU Acting Director Joseph Martino has terminated the investigation. The incident, involving an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment, occurred on July 4, 2014.  

11 July, 2014

SIU Investigating Vehicle Injury in Windsor

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the vehicle injury sustained by a 16-year-old female yesterday afternoon in Windsor.  

10 July, 2014

Former Toronto Police Officer Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has reasonable grounds to believe that a former officer with Metropolitan Toronto Police Force, now known as the Toronto Police Service,  committed a criminal offence in relation to two men in Toronto.  Director Loparco has caused charges to be laid against the former officer.

9 July, 2014

SIU Concludes Toronto Vehicle Injuries Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer with any criminal offence in relation to injuries suffered by a 33-year-old man in April of this year. 

9 July, 2014

SIU Concludes Death Investigation in Hamilton

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, 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 a 41-year-old man in March of this year.

9 July, 2014

SIU Investigates Motor Vehicle Collision in Kingston

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding a collision between a motorcycle and a car at approximately 3:20 pm yesterday afternoon.  

7 July, 2014

SIU Concludes Investigation in Oakville Shooting Death

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge any officer with the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) with a criminal offence in relation to the death of a 22-year-old man in November of 2013.

3 July, 2014

SIU Appealing for Witnesses to Custody Injury in Hamilton

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is appealing for witnesses to an interaction involving officers with the Hamilton Police Service (HPS) and a 44-year-old man in Hamilton. 

3 July, 2014

SIU Concludes Georgina Vehicle Injury Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a York Regional Police (YRP) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the rib injury sustained by a 55-year-old man in March of this year. 

2 July, 2014

SIU Investigating Custody Injuries in Hamilton

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding custody injuries sustained by a 44-year-old man last night in Hamilton.  

2 July, 2014

SIU Concludes Toronto Vehicle Injury Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the foot injury sustained by a 32-year-old man in March of 2014.

June

30 June, 2014

SIU Concludes Guelph Vehicle Injury Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Guelph Police Service (GPS) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by a 30-year-old woman in March of this year. 

24 June, 2014

SIU Concludes Investigation in Toronto Vehicle Fatality

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, 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 an 81-year-old man in February of this year.

20 June, 2014

SIU Concludes Investigation in Mississauga Vehicle Death

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, 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 a 16-year-old male in November of last year. 

20 June, 2014

SIU Appealing for Witnesses to Vehicle Injury in London

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is appealing for witnesses to an incident involving a London Police Service (LPS) cruiser and a cyclist on June 17, 2014.  

18 June, 2014

SIU Concludes Investigation of Injuries in Tosorontio near Nottawasaga

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nottawasaga Detachment, with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by a 55- year-old man and 50-year-old woman, in May of this year. 

18 June, 2014

SIU Investigating Injuries in Ottawa

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding serious injuries reportedly suffered by three paramedics in Ottawa this morning.

16 June, 2014

SIU Concludes Investigation into Brampton Vehicle Death

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Peel Regional Police (PRP) with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 61-year-old man in September 2013. 

15 June, 2014

SIU Investigates Motor Vehicle Fatality

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding a motor vehicle fatality east of Queensville last night.

13 June, 2014

SIU Investigating Injuries Sustained by Man in Toronto

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding serious injuries sustained by an 18-year-old man in Toronto last night. 

12 June, 2014

Officer Charged in Relation to Pedestrian Fatality in Scarborough

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has reasonable grounds to believe that a York Regional Police (YRP) officer committed a criminal offence in relation to the death of an 18-year-old female pedestrian in February of this year. Director Loparco has caused a charge to be laid against the officer.   

10 June, 2014

SIU Concludes Investigation into Custody Death in Toronto

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge any Toronto Police Service (TPS) officers with a criminal offence in relation to the death of a 50-year-old man in Toronto in August 2013.

6 June, 2014

Toronto Police Officer Charged in Relation to Custody Injury

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has reasonable grounds to believe that an officer with the Toronto Police Service (TPS) committed a criminal offence in relation to the injury sustained by a 24-year-old man in a December 2013 incident. Director Loparco has caused a charge to be laid against the officer. 

3 June, 2014

SIU Concludes Investigation in Shooting Death in Ajax

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) officer with a criminal offence in connection with the shooting and death of 47-year-old Michael MacIsaac on December 2 and 3, 2013, respectively.

May

30 May, 2014

SIU Investigates Vehicle Injuries in Mississauga

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding a single vehicle collision in Mississauga. 

29 May, 2014

SIU Investigates Vehicle Injuries in Oro-Medonte Township

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the vehicle injuries sustained by a 27-year-old man yesterday afternoon.

23 May, 2014

Peel Regional Police Officer Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has reasonable grounds to believe that a Peel Regional Police (PRP) officer committed a criminal offence in relation to the injuries suffered by a 22-year-old man in February of this year. Director Loparco has caused a charge to be laid against the officer.

12 May, 2014

SIU Investigates Vehicle Injuries in Brantford

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

11 May, 2014

Vehicle Injury

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the vehicle injuries sustained by a 42-year-old man yesterday evening in Peterborough.  

 

9 May, 2014

SIU Concludes Toronto Firearm Injury Investigation

The Acting Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Joseph Martino, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer with a criminal offence in relation to the shooting injuries sustained by a 29-year-old man in October of 2013.

8 May, 2014

SIU Investigates Vehicle Injuries in Brantford

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the vehicle injuries sustained by a 75-year-old woman and a 75-year-old man last night in Brantford. 

5 May, 2014

SIU Investigates Motor Vehicle Injuries in Tosorontio near Nottawasaga

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the injuries sustained by a 50-year-old woman during the late evening of Friday, May 2, 2014 near Nottawasaga.

2 May, 2014

SIU Concludes Death Investigation in Port Elgin

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge any Saugeen Shores Police Service (SSPS) officers with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 46 year-old man in June of last year.

1 May, 2014

SIU Investigates Motor Vehicle Death In Renfrew

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in a single vehicle collision earlier this afternoon.

1 May, 2014

SIU Appealing for Witnesses to Custody Injury in Kitchener

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is appealing for witnesses to an incident which took place on September 14, 2013.

April

25 April, 2014

SIU Investigates Man’s Death in Timmins

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of 56-year-old Paul Mattinas, in Timmins earlier this week.

25 April, 2014

SIU Concludes Injury Investigation in Guelph

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Guelph Police Service officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by a 35-year-old man in November of 2013.

24 April, 2014

SIU Concludes Ottawa Vehicle Death Investigation

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge an officer with the Ottawa Police Service with any criminal offence in relation to the death of a 53-year-old man in October of 2013.

13 April, 2014

SIU Investigates Firearm Death in Aurora

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the firearm death of a 22 year old man in Aurora.

9 April, 2014

SIU Investigates Injuries in Toronto

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the injuries sustained by a 33-year-old man late last night in Toronto.

March

31 March, 2014

SIU Updates Investigation into Shooting Death in Brampton Courthouse

Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a man in the A. Grenville and William Davis Courthouse at 7755 Hurontario Street in Brampton on March 28, 2014. 

28 March, 2014

SIU Investigating Shooting Death in Brampton Courthouse

Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a man in the A. Grenville and William Davis Courthouse this morning.

26 March, 2014

London Police Officers Charged

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has reasonable grounds to believe that two officers with the London Police Service (LPS) committed a criminal offence in relation to injuries sustained by 27-year-old Charles Snodgrass in November of 2013. Director Loparco has caused charges to be laid against the officers.  

26 March, 2014

SIU Investigates Vehicle Injuries in Huron County East

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the vehicle injuries sustained by an 18-year-old woman early Wednesday morning in Huron County East. 

24 March, 2014

SIU Appealing for Witnesses to Guelph Collision

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is appealing for witnesses to a collision yesterday between a Guelph Police Service (GPS) cruiser and a civilian vehicle in Guelph. The collision resulted in a serious injury to a 30-year-old woman.

20 March, 2014

SIU Investigates Death of Male in Hamilton

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 41-year-old man in Hamilton last night.

19 March, 2014

SIU Investigating Injury Sustained by Man in Toronto

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding a serious injury sustained by a 31-year-old man in Toronto last night.

14 March, 2014

SIU Concludes Investigation in Toronto Falling Death

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, 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 a 22-year-old woman in January of this year.

12 March, 2014

SIU Concludes Investigation in Hamilton Motor Vehicle Injury

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Hamilton Police Service officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by a 20-year-old man in August 2013.

12 March, 2014

OPP Officer Charged in Relation to Plympton-Wyoming Vehicle Injury

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has reasonable grounds to believe that an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Lambton detachment committed a criminal offence in relation to an injury sustained by a 25-year-old woman in a September 2013 incident. Director Loparco has caused a charge to be laid against the officer.   

10 March, 2014

SIU Investigates Vehicle Injuries in Georgina

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the vehicle injuries sustained by a 55-year-old man early Sunday morning in Georgina. 

3 March, 2014

SIU Investigates Man’s Death in Lambton County

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

February

27 February, 2014

SIU Investigating Fatal Vehicle Collision in Toronto

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of an 81-year-old male in a vehicle collision in Toronto.

27 February, 2014

SIU Investigates Death of Male in Tamworth

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 59-year-old male in Tamworth, Ontario yesterday evening.

27 February, 2014

SIU Investigates Death of Male in Brampton

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 25-year-old man in Brampton last night. 

25 February, 2014

SIU Appealing for Witnesses to Custody Injury in Mississauga

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is appealing for witnesses to an interaction involving several men in which a 22-year-old man suffered a serious injury.

25 February, 2014

SIU Concludes Death Investigation in Central Frontenac

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge either of two Ontario Provincial Police officers with the Lanark County detachment with a criminal offence in relation to the death of a 45-year-old man in July of 2013.

17 February, 2014

SIU Investigates Single Vehicle Fatality in Ottawa

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding a single car fatality in Ottawa early this morning after Ottawa Police attempted to initiate a traffic stop.

13 February, 2014

SIU Investigating Pedestrian Fatality in Scarborough

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of an 18-year-old female pedestrian struck last night by a vehicle in Scarborough.

9 February, 2014

SIU Investigates Shooting in Red Lake

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the shooting injury of a 23-year-old female last night in Red Lake.

3 February, 2014

SIU Investigating Toronto Custody Death

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 51-year-old man in Toronto this morning.

January

29 January, 2014

SIU Closes Investigation into Burlington Vehicle Death on QEW

Based on the Special Investigations Unit’s (SIU) thorough review into the death of 36-year-old Vladislav Mikula (also known as Steven Master) last week in Burlington, SIU Director Tony Loparco has terminated the investigation. The incident, involving officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), occurred on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. 

23 January, 2014

SIU Closes Investigation into Welland Falling Death

Based on the Special Investigations Unit’s (SIU) thorough review into the death of a 46-year-old man in Welland last month, SIU Director Tony Loparco has terminated the investigation. The incident, involving an officer with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS), occurred on Sunday, December 1, 2013. 

21 January, 2014

SIU Investigates Motor Vehicle Death on QEW in Burlington

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 36-year-old male in Burlington early this morning.

20 January, 2014

Officer Charged in Relation to London Vehicle Injuries

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has reasonable grounds to believe that a London Police Service (LPS) officer committed a criminal offence in relation to a collision that occurred in October 2013. Director Loparco has caused a charge to be laid against the officer.   

14 January, 2014

SIU Investigates Vehicle Injuries in Ajax

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the vehicle injuries sustained by a 20-year-old man early this morning in Ajax. 

8 January, 2014

SIU Investigates Toronto Falling Death

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the circumstances surrounding the death of a 22-year-old woman in Toronto this afternoon.