NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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York Regional Police, in partnership with the Toronto Police Service, has arrested four more people in the ongoing investigation into corrupt practices which began in January 2018.
The investigation has revealed that a Toronto Police Service officer was disclosing confidential police information. On Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, Detective Constable Bryan Carreia, 42, of the City of Barrie, was charged with obstruct justice and breach of trust by a public officer.
Three others have been charged in connection with this investigation.
Gordon Broadhead, 38, of the City of Burlington
Charges:
• trafficking cannabis
• possession for the purpose of trafficking
• assault
• breach of probation
Perry Coates, 50, of the Town of Innisfil
Charges:
• possession for the purpose of trafficking cannabis
• breach of recognizance
Michele Amoros, 59, of the City of Toronto
Charges:
• possession for the purpose of trafficking cannabis
Detective Constable Carreia will appear next in the Ontario Court of Justice on Nov. 8, 2018.
Mr. Broadhead was held in custody and will appear next on Oct. 19, 2018.
Mr. Coates will appear next on Nov. 7, 2018.
Ms. Amoros will appear next on Nov. 21, 2018.
The investigation is ongoing. No further information will be released at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Les Titleman at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6049, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online.
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