South Bruce OPP report impaired driver; and domestic violence incident

POLICE ARREST IMPAIRED DRIVER AT RIDE CHECKPOINT

(KINCARDINE, ON) - Jan. 28, at 12:13 a.m., members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE check on Highway 9, in the Hamlet of Bervie, when a vehicle was stopped. Officers determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

The driver was placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Intoxilizer Technician for breath tests.

Brandon BELL, 27, of Arran-Elderslie Township was charged with:
 

• Impaired Driving
• Operate over-80 milligrams
• Drive with Open Container of Liquor
• Improper Muffler
• Unauthorized Licence Plates
• Fail to Surrender Insurance Card

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton, March 13, to answer to the charges.

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*
 

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INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE INVESTIGATION LEADS TO CHARGES

(KINCARDINE, ON) - Jan. 27, the South Bruce OPP responded to an address in Kincardine and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation.

As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old resident of Simcoe County has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
 

• Spousal Assault
• Assault with a Weapon
• Mischief under $5,000

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.