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A sergeant with the Regina Police Service who was accused of using data from internal databases to pursue intimate relationships has pleaded guilty.
A lawyer for Robert Eric Semenchuk entered guilty pleas during a brief appearance Friday, Nov. 21 in Regina Provincial Court. He was charged in March with breach of trust and unauthorized use of a computer.
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Regina Police Service earlier said it began investigating the 22-year veteran in 2023 after a member of the public brought forward concerns.
At that time, Semenchuk was suspended with pay and his access to internal police databases was restricted.
Speaking in March, then-police chief Farooq Sheikh alleged Semenchuk was using data for personal gains.
The judge in the case ordered a pre-sentencing report, and a court date was set for Jan. 23, 2026.
The Crown lawyer told court as many as 20 victim impact statements are expected during sentencing.
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