Three Impaired Charges Over Canada Day Long Weekend
Media Release
(GREY BRUCE, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located and arrested three impaired drivers over the Canada Day long weekend.
On June 29, 2024, at 2:51 a.m., the Grey Bruce OPP observed a vehicle on Victoria Street in Dundalk with a burnt-out licence plate light. The OPP followed the vehicle and observed it making jerky stops. As the police officer was speaking to the driver, an odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected. As a result, a 24-year-old from Southgate was charged with, operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus, improper number plate light. The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on July 18, 2024.
On June 30, 2024, at 11:47 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP received a crash notification from a motor vehicle. The OPP located the vehicle on Rankin Bridge Road. As police were speaking to the driver, an odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected. As a result, a 22-year-old from Hamilton was charged with, operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus, operation while impaired -alcohol and drugs. The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on July 18, 2024.
On July 1, 2024, t 6:25 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP received a call of an intoxicated individual just left a residence. The individual was located driving a motor vehicle on Pashwood Drive in Saugeen First Nation. The police could detect the odor of an alcoholic beverage from the driver’s breath. As a result, a 21-year-old from South Bruce was charged with, operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus, operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, failure to comply with undertaking. The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on July 17, 2024.
If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. The OPP relies on the public to report crime. Impaired driving is a crime that should be treated no differently.
IMPAIRED DRIVER DRIVES INTO MAILBOX
(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – One individual is facing charges after they struck a mailbox before their vehicle came to rest in the ditch on Highway 6 in Northern Bruce Peninsula.
On June 22, 2024, at 8:31 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report that a vehicle just struck a mailbox and has driven across the property of a residence. Police located a damaged vehicle down the road from the damaged mailbox. As police were speaking to the driver, the driver was displaying signs of impairment.
A 28-years-old from Georgian Bluffs was charged with the following offences:
· Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Fail to remain
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on August 1, 2024.
Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or *677 from a cell phone.
Traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility.
ONE INDIVIDUAL IN CUSTODY AFTER AN ASSAULT
(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – One individual is facing charges after the police received a call for service of an assault that occurred at a residence in South Bruce Peninsula.
On June 17, 2024, at 4:48 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an assault that occurred on Purple Valley Road in South Bruce Peninsula. It was reported that the victim was hit on the head and then the suspect left the area in a vehicle. Police located the individual a short time later. The victim received minor injuries.
As a result, a 39-year-old from Georgian Bluffs was charged with the following:
· Assault with a weapon
· Failure to comply with release order
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or *677 from a cell phone.
