Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision at a local intersection in Midland which resulted in impaired charges.
On June 22, 2026 at approximately 10:40 a.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a single vehicle that had left the roadway and struck a pole at Yonge Street and Eighth Street. As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to the detachment for further testing. During the arrest and subsequent search, officers located a quantity of suspected illegal drugs.
As a result of the investigation, Cody McFarlane, 31 years of Midland, has been charged with:
• Operation While Impaired
• Dangerous Operation
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Other Drugs
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on August 6, 2026. All drivers charged with impaired-related offences are subject to an immediate 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and a seven-day vehicle impound.
The OPP reminds motorists that impaired driving continues to be a leading cause of death on Ontario roads. Alcohol and drugs affect everyone differently, and no amount of impairment is safe when operating a vehicle. Plan ahead and never drive while impaired. If you suspect an impaired driver, call 911.
