A York regional police officer has been jailed after being convicted on eight corruption-related charges.
In a Press release Issued Thursday, the force said the 47-year-old const. Richard Senior was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison after his conviction in November 2021.
According to the release, in addition to the prison sentence, Senior is also subject to a 10-year gun ban, a life-long ban on restricted or banned weapons and must submit his DNA.
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The force said Senior has launched an appeal against conviction and is expected to be released on bail until the process is complete.
The force said a 10-month investigation began in 2018 after police received allegations that an officer was involved in a number of criminal enterprises.
The release said it included the attempted armed robbery of a quantity of cocaine, the theft and illegal possession of a York Regional Police shotgun, the trade in steroids to another officer, the trade in cocaine and the disclosure of confidential police information.
Police say Senior was arrested on October 9, 2018 and charged with “numerous criminal offenses”.
He was prosecuted on 14 charges in the Supreme Court of Justice, the release reads.
Senior was convicted in November of the following:
- Controlled drug trafficking – cocaine
- Trade in a controlled substance – testosterone
- Possession of a weapon obtained through crime
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Two charges of unauthorized use of a computer
- Two charges of breach of trust
According to the release, Senior was a member of the YRP for 16 years and worked in Markham.
He has now been suspended without pay.
York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween issued a statement on Thursday saying seniors’ “unacceptable criminal behavior is not tolerated by our organization,” adding that it “is not a reflection of our hard-working, dedicated and professional members who each day work to preserve our community. safe. “
“We remain committed to being transparent and accountable to our community,” the statement said.
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