Ontario Provincial Police constable charged with assault over alleged stun gun use
Written by The Canadian Press on July 31, 2026
TORONTO — Ontario Provincial Police say one of their officers has been charged with assault after allegedly using a stun gun during a traffic stop in north Toronto.
OPP say an officer in an unmarked cruiser carried out a traffic stop on Yonge Street on Jan. 2 and discharged a stun gun.
They say the driver of the vehicle was arrested and charged under the Highway Traffic Act, and later taken to hospital for an assessment.
Police say their professional standards unit launched an investigation into the circumstances of the arrest and charged the officer last Friday.
OPP say the constable has been charged with assault and assault with a weapon, and is due in court on Oct. 2.
They say the 35-year-old has served with the force for nine years and is part of the Highway Safety Division, though he is currently assigned to administrative duties.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 31, 2026.
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