Toronto detective is accused of allegedly sexually assaulting subordinates

TORONTO — A Toronto detective is facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting and harassing a number of his subordinates in cases spanning three years.

Toronto police say the 57-year-old detective’s alleged acts of harassment, sexual assault and sexual harassment against his subordinates took place between September 2020 and November 2023.

Police say in one case he assaulted one of the victims and fired a gun.

He faces charges that include four counts of sexual assault and one count each of assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Police say the detective has been on the force for 35 years and was assigned to the guns and gangs task force.

He was suspended with pay.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published on June 21, 2024.

The Canadian Press