Following an investigation by the Professional Standards Bureau of the OPP and the Sudbury OPP Crime Unit, an off duty constable has been charged in regards to a domestic violence complaint, which occurred on December 21st in Elliot Lake.
As a result, a 46-year-old man was arrested and charged with spousal assault and mischief.
The officer is a 19-year member with the OPP and is to appear in Elliot Lake Court on January 2, 2018. The officer has been suspended from duty with pay in accordance with the Police Services Act of Ontario.