An RNC officer has been charged with breach of trust as a result of an alleged incident on August 21st during the wildfire disaster in Conception Bay North.

The RNC allege that the 50-year-old man used his position to access personal property in an area of CBN that was under an evacuation order.

The officer is scheduled to appear in provincial court at a later date on charges of breach of an order made under the Emergency Services Act.

He has been suspended with pay subject to the outcome of court and internal disciplinary processes.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says it holds its police officers to “the highest standard” and all complaints of officer misconduct and criminal allegations “are taken very seriously.”