Skip to main content

Ottawa police officer charged with sexual assault resigns from the force

Ottawa Police headquarters on Elgin St. is seen in this undated photo. (CTV News Ottawa) Ottawa Police headquarters on Elgin St. is seen in this undated photo. (CTV News Ottawa)
Share

An Ottawa police constable facing a charge of sexual assault has resigned from the service.

Const. Sundeep Singh was suspended from duty in February 2021 after the Ottawa Police Service was made aware of a sexual assault complaint made to the Special Investigations Unit.

In October, the SIU charged Singh with sexual assault and breach of trust.

Singh appeared in an Ottawa court on Friday for a pre-trial appearance.

Police say the defence submitted a plea and it included the resignation of Singh from the Ottawa Police Service.

"Singh resigned today and his resignation was accepted and immediately processed," police said.

"The provisions of the Police Services Act (PSA) require a hearing process and this prevented the immediate termination of his employment. It was the intention of the OPS to pursue disciplinary charges with a PSA hearing to terminate his employment."

CTVNews.ca Top Stories

Trudeau holiday relief package in peril? NDP want changes, as House stalemate persists

After telling Canadians that New Democrats would back Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's holiday affordability package and help pass it quickly, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh now wants it split up, as he's only ready to support part of it. Public Services Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said the Liberals are 'certainly open to working with the opposition parties,' to find a path forward.

Stay Connected