Media Release
(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – Three individuals are facing charges after a weapons complaint in Wiarton.
On November 18, 2024, at 11:20 a.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a weapons complaint from a business on Berford Street in Wiarton in South Bruce Peninsula.
It is reported that three intoxicated individuals entered a business in Wiarton, and it was believed one individual might have a rifle sticking out of their bag. Police located the individuals a short distance away.
A 39-year-old of South Bruce Peninsula was charged with the following:
· Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
· Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
· Carrying concealed weapon
· Unauthorized possession of a firearm
· Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
· Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
· Possessing counterfeit money – have in custody
· Possession of a schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking
· Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
· Breach of recognizance
· Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order (six counts)
A 54-year-old of the Municipality of Meaford was charged with the following:
· Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
· Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
· Carrying concealed weapon
· Unauthorized possession of a firearm
· Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
· Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
· Possessing counterfeit money – have in custody
· Possession of a schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking
· Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order (three counts)
A 34-year-old of Haldiman County was charged with the following:
· Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
· Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
· Carrying concealed weapon
· Unauthorized possession of a firearm
· Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
· Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
· Possessing counterfeit money – have in custody
· Possession of a schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking
· Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order (three counts)
· Fail to comply with probation order
The accused parties were held pending a bail hearing.
The Grey Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
A GOOD SAMARITAN REPORTS TRAFFIC COMPLAINT
(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – One individual is facing impaired driving charges after a Good Samaritan reported a traffic complaint.
On November 19, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a traffic complaint of an impaired driver on Bruce Street in South Bruce Peninsula. The vehicle was located, and a traffic stop was conducted. The driver was presented to a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).
A 48-years-old, of South Bruce Peninsula was charged with:
· Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on December 19, 2024.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
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.
