OPP officer charged with sex crimes

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OPP officer charged with sex crimes

Postby Thomas » Sun Sep 16, 2012 5:40 am

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY — A Northumberland OPP officer who was honoured by the Governor General of Canada is facing charge a charge of sexual assault and sexual interference in relation to an investigation by the Provinces Special Investigation Unit.

Northumberland OPP Const. James Orser is facing two counts of sexual assault and one count of sexual interference.

Orser and another officer were awarded the Medal of Bravery from the Governor General of Canada Michaelle Jean in February, 2010 pertaining to a fatal fire on October 27, 2006 in Campbellford.

Twice, another officer entered into the blazing apartment in an attempt to reach the victims, but both times, he was forced out due to the extreme heat and smoke. The officer again re-entered, this time with Orser, but the officers were unsuccessful in reaching any of the children. Firefighters arrived and pulled the victims from the blaze. Two of the young victims died.

Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Ian Scott, said there are “reasonable grounds to believe” that Orser committed crimes in relation to a July 2010 incident involving two females –– one who was 14 at the time of the incident, and one who was 18.

The SIU was contacted by the OPP regarding a complaint against the officer and an investigation was launched.

The officer will appear in Cobourg court on July 25, 2012.

As this matter is now before the courts, the SIU will make no further comment pertaining to this investigation.

Northumberland OPP Inspector Doug Borton said he could not specifically comment on the investigation, but said, "public trust and confidence is the cornerstone of the OPP and as an organization, the OPP hold their members accountable for their actions both on or off duty. "Although I cannot speak specifically to the matter that resulted in the arrest of James Orser by the province's Special Investigations Unit, I can confirm that he has been suspended from duty."

The SIU is an arm’s length agency that investigates reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault.

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Re: OPP officer charged with sex crimes

Postby Thomas » Mon Sep 17, 2012 4:37 am

Northumberland OPP officer charged with sexual assault makes second court appearance

Constable James Orser seeking counsel through OPP association


NORTHUMBERLAND -- A Northumberland OPP officer charged with sexual assault needs more time to retain a lawyer.
On Aug. 8 at Cobourg's provincial court on William Street, OPP Constable James Orser stood charged with two counts of sexual assault and one count of sexual interference.

Const. Orser told Justice Robert Graydon he had yet to retain counsel, but was seeking a lawyer through the OPP Association.

"I've had no disclosure to provide counsel," Const. Orser told Justice Graydon, when asked why it's taken this long to retain a lawyer.

Before proceedings began, crown attorney Ian Bulmer, provided Const. Orser with his disclosure.

Justice Graydon was going to allow until Sept. 5 for Const. Orser to seek counsel, who had his first appearance in court on July 25.

However, Justice Graydon changed his mind and set Aug. 29 as the next date where, "either you or a lawyer must be here on your behalf.

"I want to make sure a lawyer is on record as soon as possible," said Justice Graydon.

The Province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) announced the sexual assault charges against Const. Orser June 14. He is accused of inappropriate conduct involving two teenaged girls, ages 14 and 18, during an incident in July 2010.

The SIU is an arm's-length agency that investigates reports of death, serious injury or sexual assault involving police officers.

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Re: OPP officer charged with sex crimes

Postby Thomas » Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:56 am

Northumberland OPP officer charged with sexual assault makes third court appearance

Constable James Orser has yet to retain counsel


NORTHUMBERLAND -- A Northumberland OPP officer charged with sexual assault needs more time to retain a lawyer, court heard Wednesday.
On Aug. 29 at Cobourg's provincial court on William Street, OPP Constable James Orser stood charged with two counts of sexual assault and one count of sexual interference. The appearance was his third without counsel.

On Aug. 8, Const. Orser told Justice Robert Graydon he had yet to retain a lawyer, but was seeking counsel through the OPP Association. Justice Graydon told Const. Orser he had until Aug. 29 to hire someone.

During his recent court date, Const. Orser explained to Madame Justice Lisa Cameron he had spoken to an association lawyer, but had not officially retained counsel.

Const. Orser said the lawyer he was looking to retain was away on holidays and due back to work the first week of September. Only then would he be officially hired on to represent him, Const. Orser said.

Justice Cameron set a new court date for Sept. 26.

"Bring (a lawyer) with you that day or a letter from him confirming you have retained him," Justice Cameron told Const. Orser.

The Province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) announced the sexual assault charges against Const. Orser June 14. He is accused of inappropriate conduct involving two teenaged girls, ages 14 and 18, during an incident in July 2010.

The SIU is an arm's-length agency that investigates reports of death, serious injury or sexual assault involving police officers.

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Re: OPP officer charged with sex crimes

Postby Thomas » Thu Nov 08, 2012 2:26 pm

Court date in December for Northumberland officer charged with sexual assault

Constable James Orser is charged with two counts of sexual assault and one count of sexual interference


NORTHUMBERLAND -- A case involving a Northumberland County OPP officer charged with sexual assault won't be heard until December, court heard Wednesday.
On Nov. 7 at Cobourg's provincial court on William Street, OPP Constable James Orser stood charged with two counts of sexual assault and one count of sexual interference.

Const. Orser stood before Justice Robert Graydon who asked him if he had retained counsel yet. In three previous appearances, Const. Orser had not.

During his recent court date, which marked Const. Orser's fifth appearance, he provided the court with a letter stating he had retained counsel through the OPP's association. Const. Orser's lawyer was busy with another matter during the OPP officer's recent appearance and was unable to attend court.

Justice Graydon set a new court date for Dec. 5.

The Province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) announced the sexual assault charges against Const. Orser June 14. He is accused of inappropriate conduct involving two teenaged girls, ages 14 and 18, during an incident in July 2010.

The SIU is an arm's-length agency that investigates reports of death, serious injury or sexual assault involving police officers.

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Re: OPP officer charged with sex crimes

Postby Thomas » Fri Dec 07, 2012 4:40 pm

Case involving Northumberland officer charged with sexual assault moving forward

NORTHUMBERLAND -- A sexual assault case against a Northumberland County OPP officer is heading towards a judicial pre-trial, court heard Wednesday.
The case involving OPP Constable James Orser, charged with two counts of sexual assault and one count of sexual interference, will come back to court Dec. 19 at 9:30 a.m., at which point Justice Robert Graydon will set a date for the judicial pre-trial.

Judicial pre-trial, which usually happens behind closed doors in the judge's chambers, is when the accused, his lawyer and the crown attorney mull over legal issues and information which will be brought up during the course of a trial. During this meeting, all the parties involved could reach a resolution agreement or realize that no resolution is possible before trial.

The Province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) announced the sexual assault charges against Const. Orser June 14. He is accused of inappropriate conduct involving two teenaged girls, ages 14 and 18, during an incident in July 2010.

The SIU is an arm's-length agency that investigates reports of death, serious injury or sexual assault involving police officers.

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