Peel Regional Police say one of its members has been charged with assault in connection with an off-duty incident.
In a news release issued Tuesday, Peel Regional Police said Const. Jason Beccario has been charged with two counts of assault.
According to police, the incident occurred when Beccario was off-duty and was outside of Peel Region.
Officers said he has been suspended with pay, in accordance with the Ontario Police Services Act.
Police said Beccario has served with the force for 16 years.
In an April press release, Peel police announced Beccario and another officer, Const. Manikosh Pathak, had been presented with the Ontario Medal of Bravery.
They were granted the award for “their courage and poise under extreme pressure while apprehending an armed and dangerous individual,” the release said.
Beccario said he is scheduled to appear in court in Brampton “on a future date.”
“Upon completion of the criminal proceedings, a Police Services Act hearing will follow,” the news release read.