Quinte West OPP have laid more charges to CFB Trenton’s commanding Colonel.
Quinte West OPP responded to the canal in Quinte West for a complaint of a firearm being discharged from a boat. It was reported to police that protected wildlife was being targeted. OPP’s Underwater Search team recovered a gun thrown into the canal.
Leif Dahl has been charged with three more offences under the criminal code.
– Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
– Careless storage of a firearm
– Breach of firearms regulation
Colonel Dahl still faces five more charges.
– Obstruct peace officer
– Careless use of firearm
– Use firearm carelessly to hunt – Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act
– Hunt bird without a license – FWCA
– Unlawfully have a loaded firearm in conveyance – FWCA
Multiple sources report that Colonel Dahl will be temporarily removed from the team while police investigate.
Major-General Iain Huddleston of the Commander 1 Air Division of the Canadian Armed Forces made a statement about the issue.
“On August 28, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) filed charges against Colonel Leif Dahl, the Commander of 8 Wing and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton, stemming from an incident on August 25, 2023 when Col Dahl was on leave in the local area.
The matter remains under investigation by the civilian authorities, and the charges against Col Dahl will be heard in civilian court on September 28, 2023. While the legal process runs its course in the civilian court system, I have decided to temporarily remove Col Dahl from command pending the outcome of the investigative process and court proceedings, and to appoint Lieutenant-Colonel Matt Lederle as Acting Wing Commander of 8 Wing and CFB Trenton.
It is my responsibility to ensure that the members of 8 Wing have full confidence in their leadership and chain-of-command. LCol Lederle has proven himself as the current commanding officer of 429 Squadron and is the right officer to provide continuity, stability and thoughtful leadership to the Royal Canadian Air Force’s busiest Wing at this difficult time.”
Written by: Noah Lorusso
