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, 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.
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.
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