Local officer retired after arrest in London prostitution sting
WATERLOO REGION — A Waterloo Regional Police officer who was arrested during a prostitution sting in London retired barely a week later, and is now facing a criminal charge.
David MacKintosh, 55, of Breslau is charged with obtaining sexual services for consideration.
He was charged on June 7, nearly two months after he was initially arrested on April 19.
Waterloo Regional Police confirmed that MacKintosh’s last working day was April 27.
Because he was no longer an officer when the criminal charges were laid, he cannot be disciplined under the Police Services Act.
“Any alleged criminal incident that occurs outside of our jurisdiction would be investigated by that area’s police service, not our service,” police spokesperson Cherri Greeno said in a statement.
The statement confirms police can no longer pursue misconduct charges once an officer retires or quits.
London Police was conducting a sting operation when MacKintosh was arrested.
Sgt. Michael Hay, head of the human trafficking unit with London Police, released MacKintosh at the time without laying any charges or keeping a record of the arrest. Hay now faces three professional misconduct charges under the Police Services Act.
They are discreditable conduct, neglect of duty and insubordination. London Police allege Hay did not report the arrest to his supervisory officer.
Bough said Hay remains on active duty and is currently assigned to patrol section with the uniformed division.
London Police spokesperson Sandasha Bough said “an internal investigation was initiated by the Chief immediately upon learning of the information.”
London Police did not release MacKintosh’s name or reveal that he served with Waterloo Regional Police.
“It is not the general practice of the London Police Service to release the names of people charged with this particular offence. Nor do we generally release employment information about an accused,” Bough said.
The name would only be released if there was a concern for public safety, she said.
MacKintosh’s next court date is Sept. 5 in London.