South Bruce OPP report impaired driver; and domestic violence incident

CALLER HELPS POLICE STOP AN IMPAIRED DRIVER

(KINCARDINE, ON) - Jan. 23, at 1:27 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a suspected impaired driver operating a commercial vehicle in the Town of Kincardine.

Officers located the vehicle and noted that the driver was exhibiting signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and taken to a Qualified Drug Recognition Expert for testing.

As a result of the police investigation, the driver was determined to be involved in other matters.

Joey HACHEY-BUCCHIANCO, 27, of the Province of Quebec was charged with:
 

• Impaired Driving
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of a Forged Document - two counts
• Mischief under $5,000
• Obstruct a Peace Officer
• Fail to Comply with Probation - two counts

The accused was held in custody pending the results of a show-cause hearing.

An impaired driving charge includes an immediate 90-day driver's licence suspension and an immediate seven-day vehicle impoundment.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*



The South Bruce OPP arrest a drug-impaired driver in the Town of Kincardine, Tuesday afternoon; photo submitted
 

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INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE INVESTIGATION LEADS TO CHARGES
 
(KINCARDINE, ON) - Jan. 22, the South Bruce OPP responded to an address in Kincardine and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation.

As a result of the investigation, a 45-year-old Municipality of Kincardine resident has been charged with the Criminal Code offence of Fail to Comply with Release Order.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton at a later date. 

The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victims.

Victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence are not alone. If you need support, or know someone who does, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth. If you are in immediate crisis, dial 911. 

The South 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 $2,000.