Waterloo Regional Police officer arrested after investigation by London police

Waterloo Regional Police say a veteran officer was arrested Thursday afternoon following an investigation by London police.

Police say the officer was arrested in Kitchener and charged with breach of probation.

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The officer was convicted in January 2019 of several criminal offences, including three counts of assault and one count of assault with a weapon.

Police say the officer’s name will not be released to protect the name of the victim.

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They say the officer is a 21-year veteran of the force who is currently suspended without pay.

Police did not say why the London police conducted the investigation although it is common practice for police outside a jurisdiction to conduct investigations in an effort to maintain impartiality.