Det. Const. Brian Sukhram, a 38-year-old Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer, has been suspended without pay after being charged by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with theft over $5,000, theft under $5,000, breach of trust, and obstructing justice. This marks the first suspension without pay under the new Community Safety and Policing Act. Sukhram was previously arrested in July 2024 by Peel police for impaired driving and illicit drug possession.
Toronto police officer facing theft, breach of trust charges suspended without pay
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Det. Const. Brian Sukhram, a 38-year-old Toronto Police Service (TPS) officer, has been suspended without pay after being charged by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with theft over $5,000, theft under $5,000, breach of trust, and obstructing justice. This marks the first suspension without pay under the new Community Safety and Policing Act. Sukhram was previously arrested in July 2024 by Peel police for impaired driving and illicit drug possession.
Trending- 1 July 3, 2024: TPS Professional Standards Unit launched investigation, Sukhram arrested by Peel police
- 2 Jan. 27 this year: TPS requested OPP assume investigation
- 3 Tuesday (June 24): OPP announced charges, Sukhram suspended without pay
- 4 Sept. 4: Sukhram set to appear in Toronto court
- Officer suspended without pay
- criminal charges laid
- ongoing investigation
- court appearance scheduled
What: Det. Const. Brian Sukhram, a Toronto Police Service officer, has been suspended without pay after being charged by the Ontario Provincial Police with theft, breach of trust, and obstructing justice.
When: Charges announced Tuesday; suspension effective immediately. Initial investigation began July 3, 2024; OPP assumed investigation Jan. 27 this year.
Where: Toronto (for TPS), Mississauga (for previous arrest), Ontario (for OPP).
Why: Sukhram is facing criminal charges related to an 'on-duty incident,' including theft, breach of trust, and obstructing justice, following an investigation that began with allegations in July 2024.
How: TPS's Professional Standards Unit initiated an investigation, which was later taken over by the OPP's Criminal Investigation branch, leading to the charges and suspension.