Ontario Provincial Police constable charged with impaired driving while on duty
A 39-year-old OPP constable with 17 years of service was arrested during an impaired operation and faces Criminal Code charges. He is suspended with pay pending an internal probe and court appearance.
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By Torontoer Staff
A 39-year-old Ontario Provincial Police constable with 17 years on the job has been charged with impaired driving while on duty, the OPP confirmed. The arrest followed an impaired operation investigation conducted by the Southern Georgian Bay detachment on Jan. 15.
Police say the constable faces two Criminal Code charges: operation while impaired by alcohol, and operation while impaired with a blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit. He is scheduled to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on Feb. 26.
What the OPP is saying
Provincial police said the officer has been suspended with pay and that the OPP Professional Standards Unit is conducting an internal investigation. The Southern Georgian Bay detachment carried out the impaired operation that led to the arrest.
The officer has been suspended with pay and the OPP Professional Standards Unit is conducting an internal investigation.
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The charges and the process ahead
The two charges named by police reflect separate Criminal Code offences commonly laid in impaired-driving cases. The first covers operation while impaired by alcohol, and the second addresses operation while impaired with a blood alcohol concentration above the legal threshold. The accused will face the courts on the scheduled date, and any criminal proceedings will run separately from the OPP's internal review.
- Date of alleged offence: Jan. 15, 2026
- Officer: 39-year-old constable, 17 years of service
- Charges: operation while impaired by alcohol; operation while impaired with blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit
- Court appearance: Ontario Court of Justice in Midland, Feb. 26, 2026
- Administrative action: suspended with pay; internal investigation by OPP Professional Standards Unit
Legal and workplace implications
A criminal conviction for impaired driving can result in fines, driving prohibitions and possible jail time, depending on the circumstances and any prior record. Separately, police services maintain disciplinary procedures and can apply additional administrative penalties beyond criminal sanctions. Suspension with pay is a common temporary measure while internal and criminal investigations proceed.
The OPP Professional Standards Unit will examine whether the officer’s conduct breached service policies or professional standards. That internal probe may lead to disciplinary action, which can be independent of the criminal outcome.
Context and next steps
Incidents involving serving police officers typically prompt both public scrutiny and formal review because they involve trust and accountability. The court process and the OPP’s internal investigation will determine criminal liability and any professional consequences.
The officer’s scheduled appearance in Midland on Feb. 26 is the next public milestone in the case. Further details, including any statements from the officer or union representatives, may emerge as the legal and disciplinary processes continue.
This report was based on information released by the Ontario Provincial Police and was first published Jan. 18, 2026.
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