Victoria police officer charged with sexual assault
The charge follows an external investigation by West Shore RCMP and was approved by the BC Prosecution Service, police said.
- On Friday, Victoria Police Chief Constable Fiona Wilson announced that Const. Chris Kayiatos has been charged with sexual assault following an external criminal investigation conducted by the West Shore RCMP.
- The department was notified of the alleged off-duty incident by a third-party agency on April 10, 2025, and immediately transferred the investigation to the West Shore RCMP to ensure independence.
- Kayiatos, 31, has been suspended from service, and Wilson emphasized he remains presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
- Addressing the media Friday to maintain transparency, Wilson noted that charging an officer can "shake the public's trust," and she committed to accountability as the case moves forward.
- Although no information indicates on-duty misconduct, VicPD will conduct a "more fulsome look" at the officer's work history in the coming months.
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VicPD officer charged with sexual assault following yearlong investigation - Creston Valley Advance
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Police chief says VicPD officer suspended after being charged with sexual assault
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VicPD officer charged with sexual assault following yearlong investigation - Grand Forks Gazette
VicPD chief Fiona Wilson announced on Friday (May 8) that a VicPD officer has been charged with sexual assault following an external criminal investigation conducted by the West Shore RCMP. At a press conference on Friday, the department said it was notified about the allegation by a third-party agency on April 10, 2025. The alleged incident involved an off-duty member. VicPD said the West Shore RCMP was immediately engaged as the police of juri…
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