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Peel Regional Police officer charged with allegedly uttering threats, force says

A Peel Regional Police logo is shown on a police car in Brampton, Ont., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

A Peel Regional Police officer has been charged for allegedly uttering threats, the force says.

In a press release Thursday, the force said after a five-month investigation, a 22-year member was charged.

Police said on Thursday, Det. Const. Joao Moco was arrested.

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He has been charged with one count of uttering threats.

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According to police, the officer was off-duty at the time of the incident.

Officers said Moco is scheduled to appear in court in Brampton in October.

“Upon completion of the criminal proceedings, a Police Services Act investigation will commence,” the force said.

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