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Officer Michael Hayles Arrested for Impaired Driving, Suspended

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 3:14 AM UTC · How we work

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Inspector Michael Hayles was arrested for impaired driving while off duty.
He was found asleep in his unmarked police vehicle near Eglinton Avenue and Laird Drive.
He was charged with impaired operation and exceeding the legal blood-alcohol limit.
Chief Myron Demkiw suspended Hayles with pay, saying no officer is above the law.
Hayles has served 30 years and is second-in-command of 55 Division.

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Story summary

Inspector Michael Hayles was arrested for impaired driving while off duty.
He was found asleep in his unmarked police vehicle near Eglinton Avenue and Laird Drive.
He was charged with impaired operation and exceeding the legal blood-alcohol limit.
Chief Myron Demkiw suspended Hayles with pay, saying no officer is above the law.
Hayles has served 30 years and is second-in-command of 55 Division.