South Bruce OPP report theft of flag; and two impaired drivers

POLICE INVESTIGATE THEFT OF PRIDE FLAG AT MILDMAY SCHOOL

(MILDMAY, ON) - June 5, at 11:55 p.m., an individual entered Sacred Heart School property, at 18 Peter Street South, Mildmay, in the Municipality of South Bruce, and stole the Pride flag that was raised and attached to a flag pole.

Video surveillance is being reviewed and police are continuing to investigate. Police are asking for the public's assistance in reviewing home video footage at that date and time.

The South Bruce OPP reminds members of the public that if they see anything suspicious to please contact police immediately. If anyone is found committing acts of theft, appropriate charges will be laid.

TWO IMPAIRED DRIVERS ARRESTED IN WALKERTON

(WALKERTON, ON) - The South Bruce OPP has arrested two impaired drivers in Walkerton. One was nabbed as a result of a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint, while the second one was spotted by an officer on patrol.

June 7, members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE checkpoint in Walkerton in the Municipality of Brockton. At 12:50 a.m., police stopped a vehicle to check the sobriety of the driver who was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests.

Matthew SWITZER, 22, of Brockton was charged with Operation while impaired - blood-alcohol concentration (80-plus).

June 7, at 3:28 a.m., a driver was stopped by a member of the South Bruce OPP on patrol on Victoria Street South in Walkerton. The driver displayed signs of impairment.

Mark FLYNN, 37, of Brockton was charged with:
 

• Operation while impaired
• Operation while impaired - blood-alcohol concentration (80-plus)

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*

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.