Const. Laurence Gary Basso

• Former Halifax police officer gets 30 days in jail for breaking nose of homeless man

  A former Halifax Regional Police officer has been sentenced to 30 days in jail, to be served on weekends, for assaulting a man outside a homeless shelter in 2018.

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  Apr 26, 2022
  
• Former Halifax police officer found guilty of assaulting homeless man in re-trial

  Laurence Gary Basso's actions that night were excessive, ruled the court, and described the punch as a "haymaker."

  Crime

  Feb 28, 2022
  
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• Court orders new trial for former Halifax police officer accused of assaulting homeless man

  Laurence Gary Basso was found guilty of assault causing bodily harm in connection with the incident outside Metro Turning Point in February 2018.

  Crime

  Dec 7, 2020
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• Man weeps after seeing video of Halifax officer allegedly striking him 

  Joseph (Patrice) Simard was testifying at the trial of Const. Laurence Gary Basso on charges of assault and falsifying information in Halifax police reports.

  Crime

  Dec 5, 2018
• Trial continues for Halifax police officer accused of assaulting homeless man, trying to cover it up

  The cross-examination of the Special Incident Response Team's lead investigator, Sgt. Gord Vail, continued on Tuesday with a focus on what lead to the police watchdog charging Const. Gary Basso.

  Crime

  Nov 27, 2018
• Trial begins for Halifax police officer accused of assaulting man at homeless shelter

  Const. Laurence Gary Basso, who's currently suspended without pay, appeared in court as the trial kicked off at Halifax Provincial Court.

  Crime

  Nov 26, 2018
• Halifax police officer set to stand trial for assault the 10th highest paid employee in the municipality

  Const. Laurence Gary Basso earned more than $188,000 last year, making him the 10th highest paid employee in the municipality.

  Crime

  Aug 3, 2018
• Halifax police officer pleads not guilty to assault, trial dates set

  Basso did not show up for his arraignment yesterday in Halifax provincial court, designating lawyer James Giacomantonio to appear on his behalf.

  Crime

  May 23, 2018
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• Halifax police officer charged with assault after SiRT investigation

  The HRP officer allegedly assaulted a 54-year-old man at the Metro Turning Point shelter.

  Crime

  Apr 13, 2018
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• Audit finds drug, money evidence missing from Halifax police storage

  HRP launched the audit after they charged one of their own in January with theft, breach of trust and obstruction of justice.

  Crime

  Jun 23, 2016