An Ottawa police officer is facing 21 criminal charges including sexual assault, forcible confinement and uttering threats related to four separate victims, the police service announced Wednesday. Eric Post, 47, was suspended from duty on June 13, Ottawa police wrote in a news release. The Sexual Assault Child Abuse Section (SACA) charged Post with offences including sexual assault, pointing a firearm, possessing a dangerous weapon, harassment by repeated communication and forcible confinement. "These allegations and charges are very serious," said Ottawa police Chief Charles Bordeleau in a statement. While Ontario's Special Investigations Unit was notified, the police watchdog said the director decided to leave the investigation with Ottawa police.

Source: CBC News September 19, 2018 17:37 UTC