Former Police Officer Goes to Prison

May 13, 2026, 15:22
CanadaPolitics

Introduction

Michael Dimini was a police leader in Thunder Bay. Now, he must go to prison for three years.

Main Body

In 2020, Dimini went into a house without a legal reason. He wanted to take things for a family member. He did not do this for his job. After that, Dimini used a police computer. He changed a report from another officer. He did this to hide his mistake and lie to the court. Dimini's lawyers said he is sick and sad. They said prison is dangerous for him. The judge said no. The judge said Dimini broke the trust of the people.

Conclusion

Michael Dimini will stay in prison for three years.

Learning

🕒 Talking about the Past

When we tell a story about things that already happened, we change the action words (verbs).

The Pattern: Most words just add -ed at the end.

  • Change →\rightarrow Changed
  • Want →\rightarrow Wanted

The Special Words: Some words are rebels. They change completely. You must memorize these:

  • Go →\rightarrow Went
  • Do →\rightarrow Did
  • Say →\rightarrow Said

How it looks in the story: "Dimini went into a house... He wanted to take things... He did not do this for his job."

Quick Tip: Saying 'No' in the Past To make a sentence negative, use did not + the normal word.

  • Incorrect: He did not went. ×\times
  • Correct: He did not go. ✓\checkmark

Vocabulary Learning

prison
a place where people are kept as punishment for breaking the law
Example:He was sent to prison for stealing.
police
the group of people who keep the law and protect the public
Example:The police were called to the scene.
leader
a person who guides or directs a group or organization
Example:The leader spoke to the crowd.
house
a building where people live
Example:They moved into a new house.
legal
following the law
Example:He had a legal reason to be there.
reason
a cause or explanation for something
Example:She gave a reason for her absence.
family
a group of people related by blood or marriage
Example:The family celebrated together.
member
a person who belongs to a group
Example:He is a member of the club.
computer
a machine that can store and process information
Example:She uses a computer to write emails.
report
a written statement of facts
Example:He wrote a report about the incident.
mistake
an error or something done incorrectly
Example:The mistake cost him money.
lie
to say something that is not true
Example:He told a lie about where he was.
court
a place where judges decide cases
Example:The case was heard in court.
lawyers
people who give legal advice and represent clients
Example:The lawyers argued for the client.
dangerous
able to cause harm or injury
Example:The road is dangerous at night.