Peel Regional Police say one of its officers is facing impaired-related offences after a single-car crash in Brampton.
The force said a 12-year employee was involved in a crash on Friday at around 9:30 p.m. near Sandalwood Parkway and Great Lakes Drive.
The officer was off-duty at the time of the crash, police said.
Const. John Lontoc has been charged with impaired operation and impaired operation with an excess blood alcohol level.
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Lontoc has been suspended with pay.
He is scheduled to appear at a courthouse in Brampton on March 17.
The force said that once the criminal court proceeding is completed, a Police Services Act investigation will follow.
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