Police say East Gwillimbury man, 50, was charged after alleged incident at a client’s home; brokerage cuts ties as court date set
A former Newmarket real estate agent is facing a criminal charge after an alleged incident at a client’s home in East Gwillimbury.
York Regional Police said Darrell Morrison, 50, of East Gwillimbury, was charged with one count of voyeurism on Dec. 21.
“Investigators are not providing any additional information in order to protect the victim’s identity,” said Const. James Dickson, media relations officer.
Police records indicate the alleged incident occurred on or around Dec. 18 at a residence in East Gwillimbury, where Morrison is accused of making a visual recording of a person in a bedroom area of the home. The property had been listed for sale by Morrison in November, and the listing was terminated days after his arrest.
Morrison was affiliated with Royal LePage at the time of the alleged incident. The company confirmed he is no longer connected to the brokerage.
“I can confirm that Darrell Morrison is no longer affiliated with Royal LePage,” said Anne-Elise Cugliari Allegritti, vice-president of research and communications for Royal LePage. “Upon learning of the allegations, the brokerage acted swiftly and decisively. It is now in the hands of the authorities.”
Tim Graham, broker and area manager with Royal LePage RCR Realty in Newmarket, also confirmed Morrison is no longer with the brokerage, saying “the appropriate authorities are dealing with this situation.”
Morrison’s registration as a real estate salesperson has also ended. According to the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO), his registration was voluntarily terminated earlier this week.
“For context, real estate agents are required to submit a criminal record and judicial matters check when they apply for registration with RECO, and as required by RECO at any time,” the regulator said in a statement.
Agents are also required to report any new criminal charges or convictions. RECO said it assesses a registrant’s suitability with public safety and potential risk or harm to the public in mind.
Since the charge was laid, Morrison’s online presence has largely disappeared; his website and social media accounts are no longer active.
Morrison is scheduled to make his first court appearance on Jan. 30 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket. He could not be reached for comment.