Winnipeg Man Creates Social Media Accounts With Real Police Officer's Name, Busted

The Canadian Press, 01 Apr, 2016 12:07 PM

WINNIPEG — Manitoba RCMP have charged a man with impersonating a police officer online.

Police say they received multiple complaints from across North America about a police officer inappropriately using social media and other online forums.

An investigation revealed that someone had created social media accounts using the name of an active police officer in Manitoba.

Thomas Hanaway, who is 58, was arrested at his Winnipeg home.

Hanaway is charged with three counts of personating a peace officer and three counts of failing to comply with a probation order.

The RCMP are reminding the public that officers never use their personal social media accounts to conduct any police investigations.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Newly-Arrived Family Of Alan Kurdi Embraces Canadian Culture Through Hockey

The 15-year-old is the cousin of Alan Kurdi, the two-year-old boy who became a symbol of the Syrian refugee crisis when his lifeless body was photographed on a Turkish beach last September.

Newly-Arrived Family Of Alan Kurdi Embraces Canadian Culture Through Hockey

The Deficit Dive: Liberals Will Try To Sell Bigger Shortfalls As Key To Growth

The political messaging that will weave through Justin Trudeau's first budget is poised to have a recognizable ring to it: reducing inequality while laying the groundwork for long-term economic growth

The Deficit Dive: Liberals Will Try To Sell Bigger Shortfalls As Key To Growth

Liberals Face Decisions On Navy's $104 Billion Frigate Replacement Program

The federal cabinet will soon be asked to make an initial down payment on the navy's $104-billion frigate replacement program with an approval that will lay the groundwork for the new fleet, The Canadian Press has learned

Liberals Face Decisions On Navy's $104 Billion Frigate Replacement Program

Tensions High During Quebec's Environmental Hearings Into Energy East Pipeline

As Luc Villeneuve begins talking to a reporter about his renewable energy foundation, he is abruptly interrupted outside the conference room where public hearings on Energy East are taking place.

Tensions High During Quebec's Environmental Hearings Into Energy East Pipeline

Manmeet Bhullar’s Father Says Watch And Glasses Found In Highway Search, Kara Still Missing

Baljinder Bhullar says some of his son's other personal effects including his kara — a bracelet worn by Sikhs — is still missing along with his cufflinks and shoes.