Bruce Peninsula O.P.P. Report:
Media Release
Safety Tips to Keep You Safe on The Roads
(GREY BRUCE, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists to stay safe this winter, following the region’s first storm of the season and an increase in vehicles in ditches. Winter driving conditions can be unpredictable, with icy roads, heavy snowfalls, and reduced visibility posing challenges. To help reduce the risk of collisions, the OPP encourages drivers to prepare their vehicles and adjust their driving habits for safer travel.
Vehicle Preparation:
· Install Winter Tires: Winter tires provide better traction and control in snow and icy conditions. Ensure they are properly inflated and have enough tread.
· Check Your Battery: Cold weather can affect your battery’s performance. Test it before temperatures drop and replace it if necessary.
· Inspect Wipers, Lights, and Fluids: Replace worn-out wiper blades, check that all lights are working, refill windshield washer fluid with a winter-grade solution, and ensure antifreeze levels are adequate.
· Pack an Emergency Kit: Include essentials like a flashlight, blanket, first aid supplies, snacks, snow brush/ice scraper, and booster cables.
Safe Winter Driving Tips:
· Slow Down: Adjust your speed according to road conditions.
· Increase Following Distance: Allow extra space between you and the vehicle in front to account for longer stopping distances on icy roads.
· Clear Snow and Ice: Remove snow and ice from all areas of your vehicle, including the roof, windows, lights, and mirrors, before driving.
· Avoid Sudden Maneuvers: Make gradual changes in speed and direction to maintain control of your vehicle.
· Always Plan Ahead: Check the weather before heading out and use resources like 511 Ontario for up-to-date road conditions and closures.
It is important for drivers to stay informed about weather conditions, especially in winter, and adjusting driving habits accordingly. When poor weather and visibility make roads hazardous, reducing speed and giving extra space to other vehicles can help prevent accidents.
TWO INDIVIDUALS ARE FACING CHARGES AFTER A BREAK AND ENTER
(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – Two individuals are facing charges after a resident called in a break and enter at their neighbour’s barn.
On December 7, 2024 at 6:07 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter in progress on Grey Road 17 in the Township of Georgian Bluffs. As police were responding, the caller provided updates on the direction of travel as the suspects left the property on foot. Both individuals were located.
A 36-years-old of no fixed address was charged with the following:
· Break, enter a place – to commit indictable offence (two counts).
A 45-years-old of Owen Sound was charged with the following:
· Break, enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence (two counts)
· Possession break in instruments
· Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (four counts)
· Failure to comply with undertaking
The accused parties are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 16, 2025.
The Grey Bruce OPP want to remind residents to report all suspicious activity by calling 1-888-310-1122 or 911 if it is an emergency.
COLLISION CLOSES ROADWAY – Driver Charged
(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with the South Bruce Peninsula Fire Department and Bruce County Paramedic Services, responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 6, North of Hepworth.
Four individuals involved in the crash were transported by ambulance to local hospitals, with one individual being flown to a trauma center with non-life-threatening injuries.
As a result of the investigation an 85-year-old from New Hamburg was charged with careless driving.
Highway 6 was temporarily closed between North Diagonal Road and Spring Creek Road in the Municipality of South Bruce Peninsula during the investigation, the road has since re-opened.
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.
The OPP want to thank the public for their patience and understanding while the road was closed.
FEDERAL OFFENDER WANTED- Tyler HARVEY
(KITCHENER, ON) – The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of a breach of his Statutory Release.
Tyler HARVEY is described as male Caucasian, 38 years of age, 5’6’’ (167cm), 140 lbs (64 kgs) with blond hair and brown eyes. Tattoos; Left Cheek – “A” with a circle on top and Wings with “Sisters Death”, Right Eyebrow – X O, Right Arm – Outlined face, Right Wrist – BOMB, Left Finger – RIP, Left Hand – STARS, Left Arm – SHADD and Musical Notes, Left Upper Arm – Circles x2 and Stick Man on Top, Chest – 5 Point Crown, Back of Neck – CMC, Upper Back – HARVEY, 5 Point Crown x2
Tyler HARVEY is serving a Three (3) year sentence for;
-Armed Robbery
-Fail to Comply with Order
-Fail to Comply Undertaking
-Fail to Comply Probation Order
-Theft Under $5000.00
The offender is known to frequent Kitchener, Hamilton, Toronto, Peel Region, Halton Region in Ontario as well as the Province of Nova Scotia.
Anyone having contact with this offender or information in regards to their whereabouts is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll free at 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE) or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or call 9-1-1.
SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA FOOD DRIVES A SUCCESS
(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and members of the Grey Bruce OPP Auxiliary Unit would like to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the food drive in South Bruce Peninsula.
On Saturday, November 30, 2023, the Grey Bruce OPP Auxiliary Unit hosted a successful food drive at Foodland in Wiarton, collecting $378.10 in donations and 1,468 pounds of food. In addition, they were at Fretz’s Your Independent Grocer in Sauble Beach on the same day, gathering $265.00 and 1,273 pounds of food.
The OPP extends their gratitude to the generous public and both grocery stores for their support in making this food drive a great success. The large volume of donations is especially impressive for a small community.
GREY BRUCE AND SOUTH BRUCE OPP FESTIVE RIDE CAMPAIGN
(GREY BRUCE/SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – Drivers will see an increase in Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) programs throughout Grey Bruce and South Bruce Counties by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Municipal Police Services. Festive RIDE is an annual police enforcement and education initiative aimed at taking impaired drivers off Ontario roads during the holiday season. This year’s Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Festive RIDE Campaign runs from November 21, 2024, to January 1, 2025.
Motorists are reminded that officers regularly conduct Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS) with drivers who are lawfully pulled over and they will be ramping up this investigative measure, including RIDE stops, throughout the campaign. So, what does this mean? Heading into its seventh year, under the MAS law, an officer with an approved alcohol screening device can demand a breath sample from any driver without having a reasonable suspicion that they have alcohol in their body.
Under impaired driving laws, the OPP can also demand that a driver submit to a Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) and a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) evaluation. SFST- trained officers and DREs have the expertise to detect impairment by alcohol, drugs, or both in a driver.
So, make a year-round commitment to driving sober and plan ahead to get yourself and others home safely.
Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.
For more information concerning the consequences and penalties of impaired driving, please click here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving
