One of their own being investigated

The Ontario Provincial Police has charged a 27-year-old Temiskaming detachment constable with sexual assault and criminal harassment.

Michael Potter was charged Friday night after a 21-year-old woman filed a stalking complaint.

OPP issued the following news release Saturday:

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OPP Officer charged with criminal harassment and sexual assault

NEW LISKEARD, ON, Oct. 11 - The Ontario Provincial Police arrested and charged one of their own following an investigation into allegations that he stalked and sexually assaulted a 21-year-old female during the past year.

The victim, who was known to the officer, attended at Temiskaming Detachment on October 4th, 2003 and filed a complaint; an investigation was immediately commenced.

Charged is Michael POTTER, 27.

He has been charged with two counts of Criminal Harassment and one count of Sexual Assault.

POTTER has been a Constable with the Ontario Provincial Police for three years and is currently working at the Temiskaming Detachment.

He has been suspended from duty, pending the outcome of the case.

He was arrested last night without incident, and is scheduled to appear in New Liskeard court on November 18, 2003.

The investigation is continuing under the direction of Detective Inspector Phil George, OPP Professional Standards Bureau.