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.
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.