US EditionOn-Duty Police Officer Charged with Impaired Operation
Christopher Prout, a 39-year-old OPP constable with 17 years of service, faces charges and suspension with pay while an internal probe continues.
- Christopher Prout, an Ontario provincial constable, was arrested and charged with operation while impaired and operation with blood alcohol above the legal limit.
- On Jan. 15 the Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment launched an impaired operation investigation involving one officer.
- Police suspended Prout with pay under the Community Safety and Policing Act, and the OPP Professional Standards Unit opened a parallel internal probe.
- Police asked the public to contact the Southern Georgian Bay OPP or submit tips via Crime Stoppers, as Prout faces charges and a court date is not specified.
- The Canadian Press first published the report Jan. 18, 2026, and the Ontario Provincial Police said it remains committed to maintaining public trust as reviews proceed.
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On-duty OPP officer charged with impaired driving
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 […]
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On-duty Ontario Provincial Police officer charged with impaired driving
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On-duty Ontario Provincial Police officer charged with impaired driving – 105.9 The Region
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…
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