A South Simcoe Police Service officer who was under investigation for discreditable conduct has died, the service announced.
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Const. Paul Catling — a 15-year veteran — died on Wednesday.
He had been facing nine counts of discreditable conduct under the Police Services Act laid by Barrie police. The charges stemmed from a sexual assault allegation involving two complainants. A tribunal had been slated for last Thursday.
South Simcoe Police did not disclose the 47-year-old’s cause of death. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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