One would hope, given the charges, the end result will unfold differently than many are imagining, but with that said, if Ronald Makar is found guilty, he should be punished to the FULLEST extent of the law as well as be made to pay back every cent he has earned since this all came to light.
Ronald Makar is a 54 year old Fort McMurray area police officer who has been climbing the ranks since he joined the police force a little over 30 years ago. In fact, he currently serves as operations manager at his place of duty.
That is now... but what about what was THEN?
A story has recently come to light which suggests, as a rookie officer in the summer of 1982 while stationed in Carlyle, Saskatchewan, Makar, along with the help of his then female friend/accomplice (allegedly of course) had sexual intercourse with a 12 year old girl. Despicable. Makar has since been charged with one count of sexual intercourse with a female under the age of 14 and the woman with indecent assault of a female. Makar is suspended WITH pay until further notice. He is scheduled to appear in court on the charge June 4.
Granted, Makar is innocent until proven guilty. In fact, one would like to believe the very people we appoint to uphold the law and protect us would not take advantage of the system, but sadly, crimes like this are happening more and more. Just a couple short months ago a Saskatchewan officer was charged with the sexual assaults of eight young boys. It's a separate incident and in no way are they related but they are concerning all the same. And I have to say, this is absolutely not a knock against all of our men and women in uniform. We have many, many fine and upstanding officers who put their life on the line everyday and are dedicated to helping the residents in the communities they serve. For these people I have the utmost respect. It's about the power abusers and those who feel they are somehow above the law. And if this is Makars case I hope he pays the ultimate price.
In 2000 and 2002 there were two other suits filed against him, both harassment lawsuits filed by female RCMP members. This cannot and should not be happening.
Saskatchewan residents, and most certainly the victim and her family will be watching this case closely. Makar can have the benefit of the doubt for the time being, but there will be NO sympathy if he is guilty of this crime, not as far as I'm concerned anyway.
