South Bruce OPP report criminal charge; and theft of vehicle

RIDE CHECK LEADS TO CRIMINAL CHARGE

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - Dec. 29, at approximately 10 p.m., the South Bruce OPP was conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint on 1st Avenue North, Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

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

As a result of the investigation, Cody ELDER, 35, of Owen Sound, has been charged with Operation while prohibited, CC 320.18(1)(a).

The involved vehicle has been impounded for 45 days.

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice, Feb. 12, 2025.

*THIS CHARGE HAS YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*
 

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POLICE INVESTIGATE BREAK-AND-ENTER

(KINCARDINE, ON) - Dec. 24, the South Bruce OPP received the report of a break-and-enter at a residential property along McFarlan Road, Municipality of Kincardine.

Police learned that an outbuilding on the property was broken into sometime between Dec. 18-24. A black 2018 Polaris 900 side-by-side (similar to the one at right), with attached Ontario plate No. 9WW86, was taken from the outbuilding. Police are encouraging residents in the area to check surveillance camera footage on those dates in question to assist police with this investigation.

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.