Prohibited driver arrested in Teeswater

(TEESWATER, ON) - May 11, at 3:42 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Clinton Street, Teeswater, noticed a vehicle being driven by an individual known to police.

The driver was found to be operating a motor vehicle while his licence was prohibited under the Criminal Code.

A 29-year-old resident of South Bruce was charged with two counts of operation while prohibited, and two counts of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended licence under the Highway Traffic Act.

The driver was arrested and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. The vehicle was immediately impounded for 45 days.

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.