A Thunder Bay police officer received an absolute discharge in court on Friday after pleading guilty to charges related to the theft of his police-issued handgun.
Sgt. James Glena was charged last February with careless storage of a firearm and breach of a firearms regulation following an OPP investigation into an incident in October, 2015.
A backpack containing a Glock handgun and three ammunition clips had been stolen by someone who broke into the officer's personal vehicle.
The firearm and one of the magazines were turned in to a local attorney a few days later.
The Thunder Bay Police Service called in the OPP Professional Standards Bureau to conduct an investigation. After charges were laid, Glena remained on administrative duty for two weeks, then returned to regular duty.
Under an absolute discharge, no criminal conviction is registered and there is no probationary period.
With the conclusion of the criminal case, Thunder Bay Police say an investigation under the Ontario Police Services Act will now proceed.
