Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026
OPP Regional Alert
Ontario Provincial Police issue a formal warning about ongoing crypto scams in Eastern Ontario.
Media Coverage
Local outlets including the Brockville Recorder & Times and Kingston This Week amplify the police warning.
Report Release
Chief Myron Demkiw addresses the findings of the OPP report regarding officer conduct.
OPP Investigation Launched
The Ontario Provincial Police begin an independent probe into the conduct of the testifying officers.
Zameer Acquittal
A jury finds Zameer not guilty; the judge raises concerns about police collusion.
Death of Det. Const. Northrup
Officer Northrup is killed in a parking garage; Umar Zameer is charged with first-degree murder.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has issued a renewed warning regarding the persistent threat of cryptocurrency scams in the Kingston, Frontenac, and Brockville regions. Despite increased public awareness, local law enforcement reports that sophisticated fraud schemes continue to target residents, highlighting a critical gap in regional digital asset security.
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw is set to respond to a highly anticipated Ontario Provincial Police report investigating allegations of officer collusion during the Umar Zameer trial. The probe focuses on whether three officers coordinated their testimony regarding the 2021 death of Detective Constable Jeffrey Northrup.