An OPP officer facing criminal charges for allegedly harassing a London-area woman also allegedly shot himself in the leg two years ago and falsely claimed the injury happened during an attempted carjacking. This isn’t the first time Darkov has faced criminal and professional misconduct charges, The Free Press has learned. According to police documents, after allegedly shooting himself in the leg on Feb. 13, 2016, in his home, Darkov lied to doctors at Scarborough Hospital. You gonna give me a ride?”After declining, Darkov allegedly said he heard a “pop” and the trio ran off. None of the allegations of professional misconduct or criminal wrongdoing against Darkov has been proven.

Source: National Post September 11, 2018 13:30 UTC