An Orillia OPP officer has been charged with firearms offences.
Police say following an investigation into misconduct allegations, Staff Sergeant Roberto Manca, a 23-year member of the OPP, was arrested today and charged with four counts of recklessly discharging a firearm, and four counts of careless use of a firearm.
The incidents were isolated to on-duty police training exercises at firearm ranges and did not involve the public.
The OPP say he has been suspended with pay in accordance with the Police Services Act.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on November 18, 2020.