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"WEEKEND STAR" LR IR BN Fr Aen Seep Ba J FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 2000 - § Sunderland man cleared on charge of threatening officer By Rik Davie Weekend Star A Sunderland area man has been acquitted of a charge of threatening a police officer. But Enzo Romagnuolo, who was also - involved in a fracas that led to the fatal shooting of his father Tony by police in December of 1998, faces further charges. His lawyer called the string of events that led to Tony Romagnuolo's death "a good example of the damage that overzealous police can cause." Joseph Bloomenfeld made the com- ments moments after a Newmarket judge found 22-year-old Lorenzo . (Enzo) Romagriuolo not guilty on charges that he made threats to a York Regional police offi- cer in 1998. Tony Romagnuolo was fatally shot the night of Dec. 28, when two York Region offi- cers, accompanied by two Durham officers, attempted to arrest Enzo on a charge of , making threats against York officer Mike * Hoskin. Justice William Wolski told the court that he accepted expert testimony given at trial that Enzo Romagnuolo "is not sophis- ticated" and "is of low intelligence." Justice Wolski also said that Const. Hoskin's actions in handling the arrest on impaired driving charges of Enzo's brother, Rocco Romagnuolo, showed the officer did not fear the threats. It was alleged that Enzo threatened:to. break the officer's legs during a phopeton" versation that occurred after RGoco been arrested for impaired df $99.00 for the whole year!!! If you are unable to attend registration nights call: Daytime Ladies: Linda Parry 985-8602 - Roger ! Moase 985-7225 Newmarket on Dec. 20, 1998. Justice Wolski said that by going to the Romagnuolo home after the threats had been made, Const. Hoskin showed "that while he was puzzled by Enzo's utterances, he was neither fearful nor intimidated". It was the subsequent investigation of . the alleged threats that led to the shoot- ings at the Romagnuolo's home on the 17th Side Road of Brock Township a few days after Christmas. On the night of Dec. 28 police again phoned the Romagnuolo home, this time to speak to Enzo regarding the alleged threats. Later that night Const. Hoskin and York officer Randy Martin went to the home. They were accompanied by Durham Regional Police officers Al Robins and Nancy George. A scuffle broke out, and Tony Romagnuolo ended up being fatally shot. Rocco Romagnuolo was shot in the abdomen. Const. Martin sustain a bullet wound to the face. A subsequent investigation by the Special Investigations Unit resulted in Const. Martin being charged with second degree murder, while Const. Hoskin was charged with assault with a weapon and careless use of a firearm. Const. Robins was charged with assault causing bodily harm using a firearm and aggravated assault. The Romagnuolos have filed a suit Sgpinst the officers and their departments. oi Enzo Will retum to court in February i 2008 to. face chorgessr: assaulting an o : » | : hgarrest in relation ny Bi . + ar (RINE JOR ~ VY 9.0% $7. a pars i , PORT PERRY CURLING CLUB 483 BAY STREET, PORT PERRY IN EGIS' CURLER Come to the Curling Club. for information on curling times, fees, instruction, etc. Wednesday, September 27 and Thursday, September 28 7:00 ~ 9:00 p.m. Leagues available for Ladies, Men, Mixed, Senior Men, Juniors and Children SPECIAL OFFER (New members only - Men & Mixed : y Bredin 985-7046 Studios apenco to the public Al | CHRIS HALUWEEKEND STAR i Uxbridge area artist Vanessa Perry opened her Dominion St. home and ' studio up to the public last weekend when a Studio Tour was held as part of Uxbridge's Celebration of: the Arts. event. Various musical perfor- mances were also held, and, coming up this weekend is the Childrens' Theatre. It'll be held at the Uxbridge Music Hall on Sept. 24, beginning ati 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The events wrap up on Bop. 29 with the gala. TON Men's evening curling) Ladies Evening: Cheryl Betson 655-4570 Children: Kelly Evans 985.8786 |