South Bruce OPP report impaired drivers arrested

IMPAIRED DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER REPORT OF UNWANTED PERSON

(WALKERTON, ON) - July 29, at 4:11 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of an unwanted person at a business on Yonge Street South in Walkerton, in the Municipality of Brockton.

Police attended and located the individual who had been driving and was found to have been under the influence of a controlled substance. The individual was placed under arrest and taken to a Drug recognition evaluator for tests.

A 31-year-old, of the Municipality of Brockton was charged with:
 

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
• Failure to comply with demand

IMPAIRED DRIVER ARRESTED RELATING TO 2021 INVESTIGATION

(KINCARDINE, ON) - The South Bruce OPP has made two arrests following a lengthy investigation in the Municipality of Kincardine.

Dec. 18, 2021, police received a call for service regarding a stolen motor vehicle on Albert Road in the Municipality of Kincardine. While on patrol, police observed the vehicle abandoned, heavily damaged and involved in a motor vehicle collision.

A warrant was sought and granted for the forensic examination of the motor vehicle. A driver was identified by police and a warrant for medical records was granted. As a result of the investigation, two individuals were charged.

Drew LYNCH, 29 of the Municipality of Kincardine was arrested July 27, and charged with:
 

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

Stephane LYNCH, 50, of the Municipality of Kincardine was arrested July 27, and charged with:
 

• Obstruct Peace Officer

The individuals will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

*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.