Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma):An Edmonton Police Service officer has been charged with multiple offences following an investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) into allegations of sexual assault while on duty.
According to ASIRT, the investigation began on September 8, 2023, after the agency was directed to examine a complaint involving an Edmonton police officer. Evidence collected during the inquiry led investigators to believe that a criminal offence may have occurred.
As required under Alberta’s Police Act, the completed investigation was referred to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) to determine whether the evidence met the threshold for prosecution. Upon review, the Crown advised that the standard had been met.
Acting Executive Director of ASIRT, Matthew Block, subsequently authorized charges against Constable Renzo Geronimo. The officer is now facing four counts: sexual assault, unlawful confinement, being unlawfully in a dwelling house, and breach of trust.
Const. Geronimo has been released on an undertaking and is scheduled to make his first court appearance on December 10 at the Edmonton Court of Justice.
ASIRT stated that, because the matter is before the courts, no additional details will be provided at this time.
The agency’s mandate is to independently investigate serious incidents and allegations involving police in Alberta, including those resulting in injury, death, or accusations of serious misconduct.
