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ONTARIO-The Southern Georgian Bay OPP has charged an officer with impaired operation while on duty.

Police sat on Thursday, January 15, 2026, Southern Georgian Bay OPP officers initiated an impaired operation investigation involving one of their members.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher Prout, a 39-year-old Southern Georgian Bay OPP provincial constable with 17 years of service, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a)

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on Monday, February 26, 2026.

In accordance with the Community Safety and Policing Act, the officer has been suspended with pay. The OPP Professional Standards Unit is conducting a parallel internal investigation.

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The Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an OPP officer with impaired operation while on duty.

On Thursday, January 15, 2026, Southern Georgian Bay OPP officers initiated an impaired operation investigation involving one of their members.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher Prout, a 39-year-old Southern Georgian Bay OPP provincial constable with 17 years of service, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on Monday, February 26, 2026.

In accordance with the Community Safety and Policing Act, the officer has been suspended with pay. The OPP Professional Standards Unit is conducting a parallel internal investigation.

The OPP remains committed to maintaining public trust and confidence, and ensuring members are held to the highest standards of professionalism and accountability.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Southern Georgian Bay OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or [ontariocrimestoppers.ca]ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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An Ontario provincial constable with 17 years of service is facing criminal impaired driving charges while on duty.

Provincial police say their Southern Georgian Bay detachment officers launched an impaired operation investigation on Jan. 15.

Police say the investigation involved one of the officers at the detachment.

They say a 39-year-old constable was arrested and charged with operation while impaired with alcohol and operation while impaired with blood alcohol concentration above the legal threshold for impaired driving.

They say the officer is scheduled to appear before the Ontario court of justice in Midland on Feb. 26.

Police say the officer has been suspended with pay and the OPP Professional Standards Unit is conducting an internal investigation.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 18, 2026.

The Canadian Press

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Veteran constable has been charged following an internal investigation into an incident that occurred while he was on duty, officials say

An on-duty Ontario Provincial Police officer has been charged with impaired operation following an internal investigation in Midland.

Ontario Provincial Police say officers with the Southern Georgian Bay detachment launched an impaired operation investigation Jan. 15, 2026, involving one of their own members.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher Prout, a 39-year-old provincial constable with 17 years of service, was arrested and charged with impaired operation, as well as impaired operation with a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit.

Prout is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on Feb. 26, 2026.

Police say the officer has been suspended with pay in accordance with the Community Safety and Policing Act. The OPP Professional Standards Unit is conducting a parallel internal investigation.

The OPP said it remains committed to maintaining public trust and ensuring its members are held to the highest standards of professionalism and accountability.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Southern Georgian Bay OPP. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers.

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OPP constable charged following internal investigation into incident in Midland, police say

An on-duty Ontario Provincial Police officer has been charged with impaired operation following an internal investigation in Midland.

Police say officers with the Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment launched an impaired operation investigation Jan. 15, 2026, involving one of their own members.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher Prout, a 39-year-old provincial constable with Southern Georgian Bay OPP, and with 17 years of service, was arrested and charged with impaired operation, as well as impaired operation with a blood-alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit.

None of the allegations have been tested in court.

Prout is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on Feb. 26, 2026.

Police say the officer has been suspended with pay in accordance with the Community Safety and Policing Act. The OPP Professional Standards Unit is conducting a parallel internal investigation.

https://www.barrietoday.com/police-beat ... d-11756560

An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) constable has been charged with impaired operation following an internal investigation into an incident that occurred while he was on duty in Midland

An on-duty Ontario Provincial Police officer has been charged with impaired operation following an internal investigation in Midland.

Ontario Provincial Police say officers with the Southern Georgian Bay detachment launched an impaired operation investigation Jan. 15, 2026, involving one of their own members.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher Prout, a 39-year-old provincial constable with the Southern Georgian Bay detachment and 17 years of service, was arrested and charged with impaired operation, as well as impaired operation with a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit.

Prout is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on Feb. 26, 2026.

Police say the officer has been suspended with pay in accordance with the Community Safety and Policing Act. The OPP Professional Standards Unit is conducting a parallel internal investigation.

The OPP said it remains committed to maintaining public trust and ensuring its members are held to the highest standards of professionalism and accountability.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Southern Georgian Bay OPP. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers.

https://www.midlandtoday.ca/police-beat ... d-11756545

An Ontario Provincial Police constable with 17 years of service has been charged with impaired driving while on duty.

OPP say their Southern Georgian Bay detachment officers initiated an impaired operation investigation on Jan 15.

Police say the investigation involved one of the officers at the detachment.

According to police, the constable has been suspended with pay and the OPP Professional Standards Unit is conducting an internal investigation.

Police say the officer is to appear in court in Midland on Feb. 26.

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An Ontario provincial constable with 17 years of service is facing criminal impaired driving charges while on duty.

Provincial police say their Southern Georgian Bay detachment officers launched an impaired operation investigation on Jan. 15.

Police say the investigation involved one of the officers at the detachment.

They say a 39-year-old constable was arrested and charged with operation while impaired with alcohol and operation while impaired with blood alcohol concentration above the legal threshold for impaired driving.

They say the officer is scheduled to appear before the Ontario court of justice in Midland on Feb. 26.

Police say the officer has been suspended with pay and the OPP Professional Standards Unit is conducting an internal investigation.

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In a surprising development, a 39-year-old Ontario Provincial Police officer from the Southern Georgian Bay detachment has been charged with impaired driving while on duty.

The incident occurred on January 15, prompting an investigation by local officers.

The officer has been suspended with pay and is scheduled to appear in Midland's Ontario court of justice on February 26.

This case underlines the critical need for all drivers in Ontario, including those in positions of authority, to strictly adhere to impaired driving laws to ensure public safety.

"This case serves as a reminder that impaired driving laws apply to everyone, including those responsible for enforcing them."

For Ontario residents, this incident emphasizes the zero-tolerance stance on impaired driving, which applies to everyone, regardless of their position.

The legal consequences for impaired driving can be severe, affecting one's career, financial stability, and personal freedoms.

Moreover, this case highlights the accountability mechanisms within the police force, where officers are subject to the same laws they enforce.

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OPP constable charged following internal investigation into incident in Midland, police say

An on-duty Ontario Provincial Police officer has been charged with impaired operation following an internal investigation in Midland.

Police say officers with the Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment launched an impaired operation investigation Jan. 15, 2026, involving one of their own members.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher Prout, a 39-year-old provincial constable with Southern Georgian Bay OPP, and with 17 years of service, was arrested and charged with impaired operation, as well as impaired operation with a blood-alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit.

None of the allegations have been tested in court.

Prout is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on Feb. 26, 2026.

Police say the officer has been suspended with pay in accordance with the Community Safety and Policing Act. The OPP Professional Standards Unit is conducting a parallel internal investigation.

https://www.midlandtoday.ca/police-beat ... d-11756545

An Ontario Provincial Police constable with 17 years of service has been charged with impaired driving while on duty.

OPP say their Southern Georgian Bay detachment officers initiated an impaired operation investigation on Jan 15.

Police say the investigation involved one of the officers at the detachment.

According to police, the constable has been suspended with pay and the OPP Professional Standards Unit is conducting an internal investigation.

Police say the officer is to appear in court in Midland on Feb. 26.

https://barrie360.com/on-duty-opp-offic ... d-driving/

An Ontario provincial constable with 17 years of service is facing criminal impaired driving charges while on duty. Provincial police say their Southern Georgian Bay detachment officers launched an impaired operation investigation on Jan. 15.

An Ontario provincial constable with 17 years of service is facing criminal impaired driving charges while on duty.

Provincial police say their Southern Georgian Bay detachment officers launched an impaired operation investigation on Jan. 15.

Police say the investigation involved one of the officers at the detachment.

They say a 39-year-old constable was arrested and charged with operation while impaired with alcohol and operation while impaired with blood alcohol concentration above the legal threshold for impaired driving.

They say the officer is scheduled to appear before the Ontario court of justice in Midland on Feb. 26.

Police say the officer has been suspended with pay and the OPP Professional Standards Unit is conducting an internal investigation.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 18, 2026.

The Canadian Press

https://www.oakvillenews.org/ontario-ne ... g-11756620

An Ontario Provincial Police constable with 17 years of service is facing drunk driving charges while on duty.

The Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment began an investigation on Jan. 15. involving one of their members.

They say 39-year-old Christopher Prout was arrested and charged with operation while impaired with alcohol and operation while impaired with a blood alcohol concentration above the legal threshold for impaired driving.

They say the officer is scheduled to make a court appearance in Midland on Feb. 26.

Police say the officer has been suspended with pay, and the OPP Professional Standards Unit is conducting an internal investigation.

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/01/18/ ... d-driving/

Police say the 39-year-old constable has been suspended with pay

An Ontario provincial constable with 17 years of service is facing criminal impaired driving charges while on duty.

Provincial police say their Southern Georgian Bay detachment officers launched an impaired operation investigation on Jan. 15.

Police say the investigation involved one of the officers at the detachment.

They say a 39-year-old constable was arrested and charged with operation while impaired with alcohol and operation while impaired with blood alcohol concentration above the legal threshold for impaired driving.

They say the officer is scheduled to appear before the Ontario court of justice in Midland on Feb. 26.

Police say the officer has been suspended with pay and the OPP Professional Standards Unit is conducting an internal investigation.

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Police say Const. Christopher Prout, 39, has been suspended with pay

An on-duty Ontario Provincial Police officer with 17 years of service has been charged with impaired driving.

Provincial police said Thursday that their Southern Georgian Bay detachment opened an investigation involving one of the officers at the detachment in Midland.

The OPP said Const. Christopher Prout, 39, was arrested and charged with operation while impaired with alcohol and operation with blood-alcohol concentration above the legal threshold for impaired driving.

The officer has been suspended with pay in accordance with the Community Safety and Police Act and the OPP Professional Standards Unit is conducting an internal investigation.

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