(MIDLAND, ON) Members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a possible impaired driver on Sunday afternoon, resulting in charges.
On February 1, 2026, at approximately 4:31 p.m., officers were dispatched to a 911 call reporting a possible impaired driver travelling in the east side of the Town of Midland. Multiple callers reported that a black pick-up truck was being operated erratically.
Officers quickly located the vehicle in the parking lot of a plaza on Midland Avenue. Witnesses confirmed that the driver had exited the vehicle and entered the store. Officers identified the individual upon exit and conducted a screening test. As a result, the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for breath testing.
As a result of the investigation, Peter McCONNELL, 55 years, of Midland, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences, as well as Highway Traffic Act offences:
- Operation While Impaired
- Operation While Over 80 Milligrams
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on February 12, 2026. Upon being charged with impaired driving, the driver’s licence of the accused is suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle they were operating is impounded for seven days.
The OPP thanks the public for their assistance and reminds motorists that impaired driving is a serious threat to public safety. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired, call 9-1-1 immediately.