OPP officers charged with misconduct in tow truck industry probe

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The Ontario Provincial Police have charged two officers with misconduct involving the towing industry.

In February 2019, the OPP received an internal complaint claiming members of the Mississauga detachment were giving preferential treatment to tow operators.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Ottawa SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.

Police have also charged Douglas Polus, 49, of Vaughan and Janan Dinkha, 44, of Mississauga with one count each of aiding and abetting breach of trust.Article content They have been released on undertakings with conditions and are expected to appear in Brampton court on the same day as the officers. Tow truck wars in the GTA have led to numerous arrests and charges that include murder, attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder.Recommended from EditorialPolice have said unscrupulous tow companies have taken advantage of a lack of oversight to defraud consumers and insurance companies.

Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or, call Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS .

 

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