A civilian member of the North Bay Police Service has been charged with identity theft, the Ontario Provincial Police announced Friday. The 39-year-old man has been under investigation since Aug. 7, when North Bay police asked the West Parry Sound OPP to investigate the allegations. In a news release Oct. 30, North Bay police said they received information about “off-duty criminal misconduct by a civilian member of the North Bay Police Service.” He was charged Oct. 28 with identity theft and identity fraud. He is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on Jan. 18 next year. May be more victims “Investigators are urging anyone who may have had contact with the accused or experienced similar circumstances to contact the West Parry Sound OPP at 1-888-310-1122,” police said. “Individuals who believe their identity may have been used without their knowledge or consent are encouraged to contact their local police service.” North Bay police said he was removed from active duty Oct. 28 “and suspended pending the outcome of an employment investigation.” “It is deeply disappointing to have to share this news with our community,” Daryl Longworth, North Bay’s chief of police, said in the news release. “Trust is built through our actions, and so it is very important in moments like this that we are open and transparent. I remain fully committed to taking appropriate steps to address any allegations of member misconduct on or off-duty and ensuring that anyone who compromises the trust placed in our service is held accountable.” Messages to the OPP seeking details of the nature of the identity fraud and theft alleged in this case have not yet been returned.
