A seven-year member of the Peterborough Police Service is going through felony {charges}.
Ontario Provincial Police say again in March, Peterborough’s police chief requested them to analyze allegations involving the member.
On Saturday, 27-year-old Mackenzie Rogers of Peterborough was charged with:
Breach of belief (two counts)
Possession of property obtained by crime – over $5,000
Peterborough Police Chief Stu Betts known as the information tough and disappointing.
“I also recognize that this is an extremely difficult day for everyone in our organization, and for the community to learn that someone in a position of trust has been arrested and charged criminally,” he stated in a information launch.
He says the officer has been suspended with pay in accordance with the provisions of the Group Security and Policing Act, nevertheless that standing might be re-evaluated as this strikes by the court docket course of
“I am fully cognizant that this officer has not been convicted of the alleged crimes and I am committed to ensuring the wellbeing of all of our members and will have programs in place to assist as needed,” Betts added.
Rogers has been launched from custody and is scheduled to look in court docket on Oct. 8.
