Posted: Mar 05, 2021 11:15 AM ET | Last Updated: March 5
This screen cap from a video at the scene shows Jeff Todoruck arresting journalist Jeremy Cohn.(Andrew Collins/CBC)
Hamilton police Const. Jeff Todoruk who was found guilty of several charges after arresting two photojournalists in Waterdown in May 2017 has resigned from the force before he could be penalized.
In a hearing conducted by phone on Friday, prosecutor Brian Duxbury revealed that Todoruk had resigned effective Feb. 19. Todoruk was not present on the call Friday and had missed multiple hearings before his resignation, delaying the decision on a penalty.
In accordance with the Police Services Act, Todoruk s resignation resulted in the matter being stayed. If he gains employment with any police service in Ontario within five years of his resignation, it will be reopened again, explained hearing officer Peter Lennox.