The Toronto police constable called the “genesis” of a months-long corruption probe has been denied bail.
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.
Read this …
I’m a Police Liaison Officer in Toronto.
My job is community relations.
The tow truck community.
I provide information.
To my contacts.
In the towing industry.
They provide information back.
To my bank account.
That’s community policing.
My father is also a cop.
He does… pic.twitter.com/e2kbw0ZQ0O
— Peter Girnus 🦅 (@gothburz) February 6, 2026
h/t Patti Jo
