"Const. Timothy Barnhardt, 56, was denied bail in a Toronto court on Friday afternoon, although defence asked that he receive protective custody, which was granted. He is scheduled to appear in court next on March 19. Barnhardt is among seven police officers who were arrested this week, along with one retired officer, as part of a months-long corruption probe by York Regional Police that has resulted so far in numerous charges, including conspiracy to commit murder to drug trafficking."
"This week, York police Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan called Barnhardt the genesis of the investigation. Police allege Barnhardt released confidential information to criminals, which helped facilitate targeted shootings. He's also accused of supporting illegal cannabis dispensaries by accepting bribes in exchange for protecting against police investigation, and accused of being involved in cocaine trafficking. Barnhardt, of Mississauga, faces 17 charges, including conspiracy to obstruct justice, conspiracy to commit public mischief, and numerous drug trafficking charges."
Const. Timothy Barnhardt, 56, was denied bail and granted protective custody; he must next appear in court on March 19. He is among seven active Toronto officers and one retired officer arrested in a months-long York Regional Police corruption probe that has also led to the arrest of 19 civilians. Peel Regional Police suspended three officers, though no charges have been laid against them. York police allege Barnhardt released confidential information to criminals, facilitated targeted shootings, accepted bribes to protect illegal cannabis dispensaries, and was involved in cocaine trafficking. He faces 17 charges; his lawyer has not responded to requests for comment.
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