Suspended Ottawa Officer Apologizes for 2021 Altercation; Court Weighs Impact on Career

Published on January 9, 2024

Constable Goran Beric of the Ottawa Police Service, currently under suspension, tendered an apology in a courtroom for his conduct during an altercation on Aug. 4, 2021, at an Ottawa Community Housing complex. This apology was part of a court proceeding where Mr. Beric’s attorney advocated for a conditional discharge, emphasizing the significant impact a conviction would have on Mr. Beric’s career in law enforcement, reported The National Post. The case, presided over by Ontario Court Justice Janet O’Brien, is drawing to a close, with a sentencing decision expected later in the month. The hearing, which took place virtually from the office of Mr. Beric’s defense lawyer Karin Stein, also included arguments from crown prosecutor Vlatko Karadzic....

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