​South Bruce OPP report impaired driver; wanted person arrested; and disturbance

DRIVER CHARGED AT RIDE CHECK

(LUCKNOW, ON) - Dec. 11, at 1:14 a.m., the South Bruce OPP was conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint on Campbell Street, Lucknow.

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped and checked by police.

As a result of the investigation, Garfield CLARKE, 53, of London, has been charged with Operation while Impaired, CC 320.14(1)(a).

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice, Jan. 15, 2025.

WANTED PERSON ARRESTED, ADDITIONAL CHARGES LAID

(BROCKTON, ON) - Dec. 10, at 3:22 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP were on foot in a wooded area off South Street in Walkerton searching for an accused in an unrelated matter.

Officers encountered an individual with outstanding warrants who attempted to flea on foot; however, ran in the direction where additional officers were situated. The individual was taken into custody without incident. A search incident to arrest led to additional charges.

As a result of the investigation, Eli COOK, 36, of no fixed address, has been charged with:
 

• Fail to comply with release order, CC 145(5)(a)
• Possession of a schedule I substance - methamphetamine, CDSA 4(1)

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing, Dec. 11.

ARREST MADE AFTER DISTURBANCE

(BROCKTON, ON) - Dec. 10, at approximately 1:45 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of an unwanted person at an address along John Street in Walkerton.

Investigation revealed that an individual brandished an edged weapon during an altercation. The accused had fled prior to police arrival, but was later located and arrested without incident.

As a result of the investigation, Kennedy WALSH-McCUTCHEON, 25, of Hanover, has been charged with Assault with a weapon, CC 267(a).

The accused is set to appear in the Walkerton Court of Justice Jan. 15, 2025 to answer to the charge.

*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.