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Local police would not confirm or deny if any complaints have been filed
Published Jul 18, 2025 • Last updated 10 hours ago • 2 minute read
Complaints about North Bay mayor’s credit card spending will be sent to another police service Photo by Nugget photo /jpg, TD, apsmcArticle content
North Bay Police Service is advising those wanting to file complaint about the allegedly inappropriate expensing by Mayor Peter Chirico and his continued role on the North Bay Police Services Board that those complaints will be referred to another police service for investigation.
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The Nugget contacted the police service Friday morning about whether an official complaint had been filed. But spokesperson Jennifer Cross said that, “at this time, I am not in a position to confirm or comment on that matter.”
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“If or when information becomes available that we are able to share, we will respond accordingly.” she said.
As of Friday afternoon, Chirico is still listed as a member of the police board.
Coun. Jamie Lowery has requested Chirico step down from his role on the North Bay Police Services Board after The Nugget confirmed $16,000 in personal expenses were billed to the city’s corporate credit card.
Chirico said he has paid them back. A payment plan was proposed for $6,000 back in March 2024; however, it’s unclear if that was followed and how the remaining $10,000 was paid.
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The police service stated in a media release issued Friday morning that they are unable to respond to any requests for information regarding a specified individual in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act or provide advice on whether a matter warrants a criminal investigation or further investigation.
“However, the NBPS can confirm that police services have a responsibility to conduct investigations into complaints or reports of criminal activity,” according to police.
“Due to an institutional conflict of interest, any complaint or report pertaining to a member of the North Bay Police Services Board would be referred to another police service for investigation.”
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Police are advising the public that if they wish to make a criminal complaint relating to any alleged criminal behaviour, they can contact our non-emergency line at 705-497-5555 or, if it is an emergency, at 911.
In addition, in accordance with the chief’s duty to forward any complaints regarding alleged board member misconduct under section 108 of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA), North Bay Police Service is providing the following information: any person who believes that a member of a police services board has committed misconduct may file a complaint with the Inspector General (section 106).
More information is available at https://www.iopontario.ca/en/complaints/make-or-manage-a-complaint.
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