Long-time Winnipeg cop cleared of computer charge, fraud, obstructing justice

A long-time Winnipeg police officer has been acquitted of all charges after being accused of allegedly altering information in a police database to get out of a $259 speeding ticket in October 2019.

A long-time Winnipeg police officer has been acquitted of all charges after being accused of allegedly altering information in a police database to get out of a $259 speeding ticket in October 2019.

In Manitoba's provincial court on Thursday, Judge Cindy Sholdice delivered her decision in the trial of Patrol Sgt. Sean Cassidy - a 24-year veteran of the Winnipeg Police Service.

Sholdice said she is not satisfied that Cassidy was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt for any of the offences.

Cassidy had pleaded not guilty to charges of unauthorized use of a computer, fraud and obstruction of justice.

Sholdice said acquittals will be entered on all three charges against Cassidy.

This is a developing story. More to come.