A former Regina Police Service sergeant with 22 years of experience faces sentencing on Friday morning after admitting to misusing an internal police database to pursue intimate relationships with 33 women.

Guilty Plea and Charges

Robert Semenchuck pleaded guilty last November to one count of breach of trust and one count of unlawful use of a computer. Charges followed a two-year investigation that concluded in March 2025.

Details of the Misconduct

Semenchuck began improperly accessing the internal database in 2011, searching records for an alarming number of women without any legitimate work-related purpose. From February 22, 2015, to April 4, 2023, he initiated contact using the pretense of a wrong-number text message. He concealed his identity by using false names and never revealed his role as a police officer.

Over time, he built trust with these women, many of whom were victims of crime or domestic violence. The relationships lasted varying lengths, with some extending for years. Semenchuck conducted these pursuits while on duty, relying on police resources including his work phone and cruiser to communicate or meet them.

Key Whistleblower Emerges

Regina journalist Kerry Benjoe, one of the women contacted under false pretenses, uncovered Semenchuck’s true identity as a police officer. She reported him to authorities in February 2023, triggering the investigation that led to the charges. Semenchuck departed the police force as the legal proceedings continued.

Sentencing Proposal

The Crown and defence jointly recommend a two-year conditional sentence served in the community, followed by three years of probation. Provincial Court Judge Marylynne Beaton reserved her decision in January following arguments from both sides. She plans to deliver the ruling Friday morning.