Off-duty York police officer charged with impaired in Halton

An off-duty York Regional Police officer has been charged by the Halton Regional Police Service with an impaired driving offence after a motor vehicle collision Oakville on Sunday.

Halton officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision at Dundas Street West and Hospital Gate June 18 shortly after midnight, according to a York Regional Police news release.

As a result of the investigation, Ronald Tisdelle, 32, was charged with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus, police said.

There were no injuries.

Det. Const. Tisdelle has been a member of York Regional Police since 2018. He was last assigned to #3 District in the Criminal Investigations Bureau and is currently suspended with pay.

“This is very disappointing,” said Chief Jim MacSween. “York Regional Police takes a firm stance against impaired driving. The alleged actions of this officer do not reflect the values of our organization or the professionalism demonstrated by our members each and every day.”