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"A Family Tradition for 133 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, April 6, 1999 - 5 SIU investigation into Sunderland shooting concludes Officers at 26 Division remain tight-lipped on By Chris Hall Port Perry Star Officers with Port Perry's detachment of the regional police service have remained tight-lipped over charges laid last week against three cops involved in the fatal shooting of a Sunderland man. Inspector Chuck Mercier, the top officer in 26 Division, gave brief answers last week when asked about the charges three officers -- two from York Region and one from Durham's own 26 Division: -- are facing. "We're not at liberty to discuss an SIU investiga- tion or the results... it is totally in their hands," Insp. Mercier said Thursday morning, a day after the SIU announced that York Region Constable Randy Martin would be charged with one count of second-degree murder in relation to the shooting death of Tony Romagnuolo, a 44-year-old father of three who lived just southwest of Sunderland. The recommendation by "the SIU is the first time the agency has recommend- ed a murder charge in its nine-year history of inves- tigating police actions. The most serious charge laid against an officer prior to last week's announcement was manslaughter. "I'm also not at liberty to discuss any cases that are before the courts presently," said Insp. Family of slain man saying little The family of Tony Romagnuolo is saying little about their reac- tion tothe laying of mur- der charges against offi- cers in connection with hisg death. | Enzo Roma agnuolo, one of the dead man's three "sons, said he we oe ol the Same as has changed for us," he said last weekend from the family's rural Brock Township home. . The young man still faces charges in connec- tion with the confronta- tion that led to his father's shooting. He said that his younger brother Rocco is recov- ering after being shot in the abdomen the night his father died. "He's coming slowly," said Enzo. "He's better, but, well... you know." 3 ERR WISE Ye Chuck Mercier Mercier, who says he's not going to comment on the matter further. "I'm not prepared to sit here and talk about it every week; we're going to move on and keep serving the community," he said, refus- ing to comment on the atmosphere in the North Durham headquarters or of the area officers' morale in general. "We have to move ahead and not make this a weekly discussion... it's not in any- body's best interest," he said. Durham Const. Al Robins, who was accompa- nied by Const. Nancy George to the Sunderland I DAVID M. HODSON Lawyer 985-2593 "Offering a full range of family, criminal and estate litigation services for Port Perry and our surrounding community" Dr ------------_-- 50 mm cal. (2") 50 mm cal. (2") 50 mm cal. (2") home, was charged with one count of causing bodily harm with intent, and one count of aggravated assault. York Region Const. Mike Hoskin was also charged; he faces one count of assault with a weapon and one count of careless use of a firearm. Const. George has not been charged. Const. Robins will con- tinue to work out of 26 Division headquarters in Port Perry in his role as media spokesperson, said Insp. Mercier. While Durham Region Police Chief Kevin McAlpine couldn't be reached for comment, he did indicate in a prepared statement that Const. Robins has the support of his peers and management. "I personally spoke with Constable Robins yester- day and assured him that he has our full support and continuing confidence as Gy, Canada's Favourite Chamber Musicians Sat., April 17 | at Spm the court process unfolds," the chief said in a March 31 memo. He said he was "notified by the Special Investigations Unit this morning of the charges being laid. No other details or investigative results were provided to me. "The incident continues to have a devastating impact on the Romagnuolo family, the involved officers and their families, and all members of Durham and York Regional Police Services," said Chief McAlpine. The three officers were officially charged Wednesday after the SIU wrapped up a three-month investigation in the Dec. 28 fatal shooting of Tony Romagnuolo. 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