A North Bay City Police officer has been charged with impaired driving in connection to a Lakeshore Drive collision which occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Friday, November 28th.
The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) confirms that the driver charged with "impaired driving" and "drive over 80 mg" is a constable with the department. He also faces the charge of failing to remain under the Highway Traffic Act.
“While it is the Service’s policy not to release the names of those charged with impaired driving, we believe the public has a right to know when a police officer has been charged,” said Deputy Shawn Devine, North Bay Police Service in a release.
The NBPS is currently conducting an internal police disciplinary investigation, under the Police Services Act, into the constable's actions as they relate to this incident. The constable has not been suspended from the Service and will be assigned to internal duties.
North Bay Police are continuing to investigate this incident. Anyone who witnessed this collision is asked to contact police at 705-497-5555.
This story was updated on Nov. 27. 2023 to delete the officer's name, as we believe sufficient time has elapsed.
