CC.NEWS Toronto, October 24, 2026 — York Regional Police announced that a 44-year-old sergeant with the service, Kin Pong Wong, was arrested on October 23 and has been suspended with pay following a joint internal investigation into allegations of breach of trust, unauthorized computer access, and obstruction of justice.
According to information released by York Regional Police, Wong has been a member of the police service since 2009 and most recently served as a frontline patrol sergeant. The investigation was conducted in close cooperation with investigators from Peel Regional Police.
Seven Criminal Charges Laid
Investigators confirmed that Sergeant Wong faces seven criminal charges under the Criminal Code of Canada, including:
- Breach of Trust by a Public Officer (two counts);
- Unauthorized Use of a Computer (two counts);
- Obstructing Justice;
- Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence;
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.
York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween stated that the police service holds its members to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability, stressing that any allegations of criminal misconduct will be investigated thoroughly and impartially to preserve public trust.
