Yrp Officer Faces Health Charges For Alleged Off Duty Incident

In a news release issued Monday, York Regional Police said the South Simcoe Police Service received a call from a citizen about an impaired driver heading north on Yonge Street from Bradford West Grillimbury around 9 p.m. m.  on August 13.
South Simcoe Police arrested a 43-year-old suspect as a result of the investigation.
Police announced Monday that Amanda Knegje has been charged with dangerous operation, operating while impaired and operating while impaired – excess blood alcohol.
Knegje has been with the York Regional Police Service since 2020. She is currently assigned to uniform patrol and is suspended with pay.
In a statement, YRP Chief Jim MacSween said the alleged incident was “very concerning given the work York Regional Police do to tackle impaired driving”.
“We continue to remind our members of their responsibility to live the values ​​of our organization, both on and off duty,” said MacSween.
He added that the force is “committed to transparency”.
The charges have not been proven in court.