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An Ottawa police officer arrested in October for criminal harassment — including alleged threats against a woman — has also been charged with stealing a city-owned defibrillator and careless storage of a handgun.

Const. Jason Mallett, a former CFL football player, is suspended with pay and his next court date is scheduled for Dec. 12.

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Mallett, 42, has been featured on the police force’s recruitment posters and has been widely regarded as an ambassador for the police department, notably for his work at schools as a resource officer.

Mallett grew up in Orleans and could be seen on many summer nights, throwing the football around on the street. He went on to make four CFL teams after playing for Carleton University.

Mallett, 42, is now under investigation by internal affairs.

In accordance with the Police Services Act, Mallett has been suspended with pay, which, according to the province’s salary disclosure list for public employees, was $130,179.33 in 2013.