Pubdate: Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Source: Globe and Mail (Canada)
Section: Page: A14
Copyright: 2004, The Globe and Mail Company
Contact:  http://www.globeandmail.ca/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/168
Author: Gay Abbate

COCAINE ADDICTION CAUSED BY JOB STRESS, OFFICE SAYS

Suspended Toronto Constable Robert Kelly, who has pleaded guilty to 
possession of cocaine, will learn his punishment on March 4.

At a hearing that wrapped up yesterday, a judge in Brampton heard that the 
37-year-old constable became addicted to cocaine due to the stress of being 
an undercover drug officer.

But Crown attorney John North told the court the 14-year veteran was 
addicted before he was arrested in 2001.
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