Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Hearing Judge Finds Detectives Guilty

Deputy Chief Andy Hay
A surprise verdict at a Police Services Act hearing.  Two Thunder Bay police detectives have been found guilty of Unlawful Use Of Authority in connection with the way they handled a drug arrest a year ago.  The adjudicator handed down his verdicts in the cases of Detectives William Wowchuck and Brad Bernst.  A third Detective, Ron Popowich was found not guilty.   Deputy Police Chief Andy Hay says the force accepts the decision.  The sentencing will take place October 10th.