7 Toronto police officers charged in ‘organized crime and corruption investigation’: sources
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Information allegedly leaked by 7 Toronto police officers to crime groups led to shootings
York Regional Police say they have charged seven currently employed Toronto police officers and one retired Toronto police officer linked to an investigation into organized crime and corruption.
The police force just north of Toronto made the announcement at a press conference on Thursday.
"Investigators allege that Toronto police officers had unlawfully accessed personal information. This information was then funneled to other criminals who carried out shootings and other violent offenses," said York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween.
"This news is both shocking and completely unacceptable. Corruption has no place in policing. It's never and will never be tolerated."
Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan detailed the lengthy and complex investigation, called Project South, which began in June 2025 when a conspiracy unfolded to allegedly murder a man who was working at an Ontario correctional institution.
Hogan said over a 36-hour period, a number of suspects went to the man's home in York Region "we allege for the purpose of murdering him."
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He said the investigation uncovered serious allegations of criminal corruption among the eight current and former Toronto police officers.
"It is alleged that these officers have demonstrated varying degrees of criminality and associations to criminal networks," Hogan said. "The allegations of criminal corruption include bribery, obstruction of justice, drug trafficking, theft of personal property, breach of trust, and the unauthorized access and distribution of confidential information."
York Regional Police say they have charged seven currently employed Toronto police officers and one retired Toronto police officer linked to an investigation into organized crime and corruption.
The police force just north of Toronto made the announcement at a press conference on Thursday.
"Investigators allege that Toronto police officers had unlawfully accessed personal information. This information was then funneled to other criminals who carried out shootings and other violent offenses," said York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween.
"This news is both shocking and completely unacceptable. Corruption has no place in policing. It's never and will never be tolerated."
Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan detailed the lengthy and complex investigation, called Project South, which began in June 2025 when a conspiracy unfolded to allegedly murder a man who was working at an Ontario correctional institution.
Hogan said over a 36-hour period, a number of suspects went to the man's home in York Region "we allege for the purpose of murdering him."
Related video: 9 Toronto police officers face tow truck violence-related charges: sources | Hanomansing Tonight (CBC)He said the investigation uncovered serious allegations of criminal corruption among the eight current and former Toronto police officers.
"It is alleged that these officers have demonstrated varying degrees of criminality and associations to criminal networks," Hogan said. "The allegations of criminal corruption include bribery, obstruction of justice, drug trafficking, theft of personal property, breach of trust, and the unauthorized access and distribution of confidential information."
one suspect retired cop...so this is probably way deeper than just a few years.
Got mad respect for the boys in blue but this is super scary and terrible news.
Hey that is paid duty, just not the public purse paying it.
If suspended with or wothout pay they cannot get a paid duty contruction traffic control gig.
This tow truck industry is a kind of mafia. They had agreements with doctors and physiotherapists and some doctors got busted. The cops need to be punished big time so others don't repeat it.
That's exactly what it is, a criminal enterprise.
Names of the charged:
More details:
www.ctvnews.ca
- Timothy Barnhardt - Toronto Police Service constable
- Robert Black - Toronto Police Service sergeant
- John Madeley (Sr.) - Toronto Police Service constable (retired)
- John Madeley (Jr.) - Toronto Police Service constable
- Carl Grellette - Toronto Police Service sergeant
- Saurabjit Bedi - Toronto Police Service constable
- Derek McCormick - Toronto Police Service constable
- Elias Mouawad - Toronto Police Service constable
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What we know about the Toronto police officers implicated in a corruption probe
There are at least eight current, and former, Toronto police officers who have been arrested following a months-long investigation into corruption and organized crime north of the city.
www.ctvnews.ca
I think Dimkew will resign over all this eventually.
Time for a new police chief
Time for a new police chief
One corrupt cop is horrible, an entire list of them is a systematic break down. And a father and son none the less. Shame on you TPS. Worst part of all this? The amount of convictions lost and cases overturned because of this. This a HUGE blow to the justice system. Or lack of justice system to say it more correctly.Names of the charged:
- Timothy Barnhardt - Toronto Police Service constable
- Robert Black - Toronto Police Service sergeant
- John Madeley (Sr.) - Toronto Police Service constable (retired)
- John Madeley (Jr.) - Toronto Police Service constable
- Carl Grellette - Toronto Police Service sergeant
- Saurabjit Bedi - Toronto Police Service constable
- Derek McCormick - Toronto Police Service constable
- Elias Mouawad - Toronto Police Service constable
More details:
What we know about the Toronto police officers implicated in a corruption probe
There are at least eight current, and former, Toronto police officers who have been arrested following a months-long investigation into corruption and organized crime north of the city.
I still think we have a good Toronto police force though (for the most part)
Now I am sort of waiting for the other shoe to drop.
And maybe/probably a bunch of Peel or Durham or York cops get hauled over the coals.
For similar dirty tricks that got played in Toronto.
One police region cannot be the only place these sort of dirty games were being played.
And maybe/probably a bunch of Peel or Durham or York cops get hauled over the coals.
For similar dirty tricks that got played in Toronto.
One police region cannot be the only place these sort of dirty games were being played.
I wish I was as optimistic as you are. They're far from good as far as I'm concerned. The reality is this is just the tip of the iceberg and just one example. Here's the thing, police are literally the most loyal gang there is out there. They never rat each other out and the policy is to turn a blind eye to your fellow officers which is what allows the rot to grow and fester. If the front line officers policed each other things like this would never happen. It's the don't ask don't tell policy that allows this to happen.
I was so hoping there would be a name of someone I knew there. But one day it will be because he is susceptible to bribes. Not today but one day.
Names and charges:
Timothy Barnhardt, 56 of Mississauga - Toronto police service constable
Robert Black, 42 of Vaughan - Toronto police service sergeant
Carl Grellette, 49 of Vaughan - Toronto police service sergeant
Timothy Barnhardt, 56 of Mississauga - Toronto police service constable
Peace Officer Accept a Bribe
Breach of Trust by Public Officer
Unauthorized Use of Computer
Traffic Property Obtained by Crime Not Exceeding $5000
Traffic in Substance (Oxycodone)
Traffic in Substance (Cocaine)
Traffic in Substance (Xanax)
Traffic in Substance (Adderall)
Traffic in Substance (MDMA)
Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice
Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice
Conspiracy to Commit Public Mischief – Falsely Accuse Person
Peace Officer Conspiracy to Accept a Bribe
Conspiracy to Traffic in Substance (Cocaine)
Careless Storage of Firearm
Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
Possess Firearm at a Place Not Under Firearms Act
Robert Black, 42 of Vaughan - Toronto police service sergeant
Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine)
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Adderall)
Counsel an Uncommitted Indictable Offence: Fraud Exceeding $500
John Madeley (Sr.), 55 of Barrie - Toronto police service constable (Retired)Breach of Trust by Public Officer
Unauthorized Use of Computer (x4)
Possess Firearm at Unauthorized Place
Possession of Prohibited Device
Possession of Prohibited Weapon
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
Breach of Trust by Public Officer
Unauthorized Use of Computer
John Madeley (Jr.), 29 of Barrie - Toronto police service constableBreach of Trust by Public Officer
Unauthorized Use of Computer
Saurabjit Bedi, 38 of Caledon - Toronto police service constableConspiracy to Obstruct Justice
Conspiracy to Commit Public Mischief
Falsely Accuse Person
Peace Officer Conspiracy to Accept a Bribe
Conspiracy to Traffic in Substance
Traffic in Substance
Carl Grellette, 49 of Vaughan - Toronto police service sergeant
Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice
Breach of Trust by Public Officer
Mischief Not Exceeding $5000
Harassment by Repeated Following Another Person
Derek McCormick, 57 of Toronto - Toronto police service constableTheft Under $5000 (x4)
Breach of Trust by Public Officer
Obstruction of Justice
Elias Mouawad, 24 of Mississauga - Toronto police service constableBreach of Trust by Public Officer
Unauthorized Use of Computer
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Will the GG take this back?
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The Chief of Police and force will do the whole song and dance and in the end these punks will get lenient sentencing. Mark my words.
Mouawad and Madeley (Jr.) will probably get off with a slap on the wrist, but the other ones wont.
Not sure which one, but they found fentanyl on one of the cops. I think thats the end of his career
