Thursday, August 23, 2007

Man Charged With YRP Officer's Death Makes Court Appearance

A man charged with the murder of York Regional Police Officer Robert Plunkett made a brief court appearance yesterday.
Nadeem Jiwa, 19, of Toronto was told his next appearance in a Newmarket courtroom will take place on Sept. 7, according to Crown attorney Peter Westgate.
Jiwa is charged with first-degree murder after an original charge of manslaughter was upgraded.
Plunkett, 43, died on Aug. 2 in Markham while investigating the theft of airbags from cars.

With files from yorkregion.com

- ER