OPP officer charged with theft, resisting arrest

By News Staff

Posted Jul 16, 2014 06:01:52 AM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

OTTAWA – An Ottawa OPP Constable has been charged with theft under $5,000 and resisting arrest after allegedly stealing electronics from the Walmart in Carleton Place.

Dennis Hill, 37, is a 13-year veteran on the force and is on medical leave.

He also faces internal charges under the Police Services Act for the alleged incident on June 22.

Hill will appear in a Perth court in August.

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