Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026
Report Release
Chief Myron Demkiw addresses the findings of the OPP report regarding officer conduct.
OPP Investigation Launched
The Ontario Provincial Police begin an independent probe into the conduct of the testifying officers.
Zameer Acquittal
A jury finds Zameer not guilty; the judge raises concerns about police collusion.
Death of Det. Const. Northrup
Officer Northrup is killed in a parking garage; Umar Zameer is charged with first-degree murder.
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw is set to respond to a highly anticipated Ontario Provincial Police report investigating allegations of officer collusion during the Umar Zameer trial. The probe focuses on whether three officers coordinated their testimony regarding the 2021 death of Detective Constable Jeffrey Northrup.
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