Timeline of Arrests in Toronto Police Corruption Investigation Revealed
York Regional Police have released a comprehensive timeline detailing the arrests of seven active Toronto Police officers, one retired officer, and 19 additional individuals in a sweeping investigation into alleged organized crime and corruption. The probe, dubbed Project South, has uncovered a network of alleged criminal activities involving police officers.
Pre-June 2025: Initial Database Breach
Investigators allege that the corruption began when Toronto Police Constable Timothy Barnhardt unlawfully accessed confidential police databases. According to authorities, Barnhardt obtained sensitive information that was subsequently shared with individuals connected to various criminal networks.
The compromised information reportedly included addresses where police believe multiple criminal incidents later occurred, including:
- Extortion attempts
- Commercial robberies
- Multiple shootings
June 20, 2025: Vehicle Collision Incident
A significant development occurred when a suspect vehicle was driven to a residence in York Region and collided with a marked York Regional Police cruiser parked at the location. Police took three suspects into custody following this incident, including two youths and one adult.
Post-June 2025: Expanded Investigation
Following the initial discoveries, investigators uncovered evidence of numerous additional unlawful database queries allegedly conducted by Barnhardt and other Toronto Police officers. This expanded the scope of the investigation significantly.
September 2025: Firearm Connection Uncovered
At the scene of a shooting in Vaughan, police arrested Kaejean Doman, who was allegedly in possession of a firearm believed to have been illegally imported into Canada. Forensic examination later connected this weapon to at least eight shootings across southern Ontario.
Post-September 2025: Bribery Scheme Revealed
The most disturbing allegations emerged when investigators uncovered a coordinated plan allegedly headed by Brian Da Costa. According to police documents, officers were intended to support illegal cannabis dispensaries by accepting bribes to obstruct potential police enforcement at these locations.
The charges against the officers include:
- Four officers facing bribery charges related to the cannabis dispensary scheme
- Three officers charged with cocaine trafficking offenses
- One officer charged with theft of personal property including drivers' licenses, health cards, passports, and credit cards
Broader Implications and Police Response
York Regional Police Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan addressed the media during a press conference at police headquarters in Aurora, Ontario, calling the situation deeply disappointing. The investigation represents one of the most significant police corruption cases in recent Toronto history.
The timeline reveals how what began as isolated database breaches allegedly evolved into a complex network of criminal activities involving sworn officers. Authorities continue to investigate connections between the charged individuals and broader criminal networks operating in the Greater Toronto Area.
This case follows a pattern of police misconduct investigations in Toronto, though Project South represents one of the most extensive probes in recent years involving active officers allegedly participating in organized criminal activities.
