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.