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REGINA - A judge has reserved her sentencing decision for a former Regina police officer who abused his position of authority to pursue romantic relationships with women while using a false identity. 

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REGINA – A judge has reserved her sentencing decision for a former Regina police officer who abused his position of authority to pursue romantic relationships with women while using a false identity. 

Judge Marilyn Beaton told a Regina courtroom she needs more time to analyze lawyers’ arguments and victim impact statements.

Robert Semenchuk, a former sergeant, pleaded guilty last year to breaching trust and using a computer for unauthorized purposes. 

A Regina Police Service badge can be seen on an officer’s uniform during a press conference on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 in Regina. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
A Regina Police Service badge can be seen on an officer’s uniform during a press conference on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 in Regina. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu

Court heard the 22-year member of the force used a police computer system over eight years to contact women.

An agreed statement of facts say he would reach out the women using a fake name while pretending he didn’t know who they were.

A sentencing decision is expected on Feb. 6. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 23, 2026.

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