Four police officials charged in an off-duty altercation

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On Friday November 30, 2012 four off-duty police officers were involved in an altercation with another patron who was also in attendance at a Brampton banquet hall.  As a result of this altercation a 62-year-old male suffered a fractured nose, plus minor scrapes and bruises.

Chief Jennifer Evans immediately initiated an investigation into this incident.  As a result of the investigation, the following officers have been charged with Assault Cause Bodily Harm and Forcible Confinement:

Sergeant Bernard Webber

Constable Darren Barden

Constable Lance Kerec

Additionally, another officer has been charged with being a party to the offence of Assault Cause Bodily Harm and Forcible Confinement:

Staff Sergeant Doug Schulz

The officers will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on Monday, April 29, 2013.  The officers have been suspended since the commencement of the investigation.  The Police Services Act stipulates that officers, when suspended, are done so with pay.

Chief Evans states, “I immediately launched an investigation into this serious allegation which has resulted in these charges being laid.  I am committed to maintaining the public’s trust and confidence in the Peel Regional Police.”