A Toronto Police Service officer has been arrested and charged.
Constable Mehrdad Mahmodian, 51, with 11 years of service, is currently attached to 53 Division.
It is alleged that:
– on Monday, October 7, 2019, Constable Mahmodian was working with his partner
– at 12:50 a.m., they were dispatched on a radio call for a break and enter in the Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue West area
– there was information that three suspects had fled the area in a ride-share vehicle
– Constable Mahmodian and his partner attempted to stop the vehicle and the suspects fled on foot
– after a short chase, one suspect surrendered
– while the suspect was being handcuffed, Constable Mahmodian used his Conducted Energy Weapon – once in full deployment mode and twice in Drive Stun mode
– he also kicked the suspect
On Monday, December 9, 2019, Constable Mahmodian was arrested and charged with:
1. Assault with a Weapon
2. Assault
3. Attempt to Obstruct Justice
He is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, January 4, 2019, at 2 p.m., at 1000 Finch Avenue West, room 301.
Be the first to comment