Ottawa police officer charged with assault
Posted Apr 3, 2012 06:38:13 PM.
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OTTAWA – An Ottawa police officer has been charged with assault following an incident in Carleton Place.
The incident took place on Valentine’s Day, while the officer was off-duty.
Ontario Provincial Police have charged 42-year-old Const. Edward Cristina with one count of assault.
“As Chief of the Ottawa Police Service, I expect the conduct of our officers to be of the highest ethical standard and reflective of the values of our community,” said Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau in a release. “In cases where an officer fails to meet those standards, he or she will be held accountable through due process for their actions.”
Cristina has been reassigned to administrative duties for the time being.
He is scheduled to appear in court April 16th.
