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Police Clear Officers in Det. Northrup's Death Investigation

3/17/2026

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The Ontario Provincial Police found no evidence of collusion or misconduct by the three officers in Det. Const. Jeffrey Northrup’s death.
The report said there were no reasonable grounds to believe the officers lied, and obstruction of justice claims were unfounded.
The investigation was requested by Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw.
Northrup was killed in 2021 when Umar Zameer, acquitted of murder, struck him with a vehicle.

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Story summary

The Ontario Provincial Police found no evidence of collusion or misconduct by the three officers in Det. Const. Jeffrey Northrup’s death.
The report said there were no reasonable grounds to believe the officers lied, and obstruction of justice claims were unfounded.
The investigation was requested by Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw.
Northrup was killed in 2021 when Umar Zameer, acquitted of murder, struck him with a vehicle.