Month: February 2018

A doctor who lost his medical licence in a civil hearing for allegedly touching a patient inappropriately is now facing criminal charges as well. The Ontario dermatologist denies the recent sexual assault allegations against him, saying it would have been physically impossible for his genitals to have come into contact with patients since his stomach is too large. The findings of a disciplinary panel for the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons (OCPS) regarding the incidents were inconclusive. However, because the panel found the doctor guilty of groping a patient's breasts in another incident last year, the panel revoked his licence. The doctor…

A man wanted for a murder and other crimes in another country was recently taken into custody in connection with accusations of a drug crime. The 28-year-old was also wanted on armed robbery charges in Ontario in connection with an apparent crime in Feb. 2017. He was recently arrested on charges for possession of heroin, cocaine and fentanyl, said to be worth about $45,000 on the street. The accused is also wanted in connection with the murder of a man in Belize. He was taken into custody on drug charges in that country, but later released and fled to Canada despite…

A 28-year-old supply teacher is facing charges that stem from an alleged relationship with a teenage male student for three months in 2017. The Ontario woman, who subbed for the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), has been charged with sexual assault. She occasionally taught for the school board for the last three years. A spokesperson for the YCDSB said the board does everything it can to ensure the safety of its students and its staff. The accused teacher is no longer actively teaching for the board and is on paid leave. The spokesperson also said the board is cooperating fully with York…

A used car salesperson recently jailed is now up against new charges. The Oshawa, Ontario man is serving time for fraud pertaining to a client of the dealership, but is now also facing additional charges that allege fraud against the car dealership for which he worked along with several banks. The man is facing multiple fraud charges stemming from thousands of missing funds from his place of employment, according to Durham police. About $140,000 is unaccounted for from the car lot where the accused worked from Sept. 2014 to May 2016. In addition to time being served for criminal activity, including using…