Toronto police officer accused of sexual abuse of subordinates, faces criminal charges: Police

A Toronto police detective accused of harassing and sexually abusing his subordinates over a three-year period is now facing multiple criminal charges, according to Toronto police.

In a press release issued Thursday, Toronto police said the incidents occurred between September 2020 and November 2023.

Investigators said a detective employed by the Toronto Police Service committed “acts of workplace harassment, sexual harassment and sexual assault” against other service members under his command, alleging he “impeded the lawful performance of their jobs.”

According to police, during an alleged altercation between a victim and the defendant, the officer attacked the victim and then pulled out a weapon.

The officer, identified by police as 57-year-old Jason Kondo, was arrested Thursday and charged with four counts of sexual assault, four counts of criminal damage and damage to property, one count of assault and one count of dangerous weapon possession.

Toronto police confirmed that Kondo was assigned to the Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force and has been employed there for 35 years.

He was suspended with pay “in accordance with the requirements of Ontario’s Community Safety and Policing Act,” the press release said.

Kondo’s appearance in the Ontario Court of Justice at 10 Armoury Street is scheduled for July 5.