South Bruce OPP report domestic abuse; stolen licence plate; and weekend traffic charges

INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE RESULTS IN CHARGES

(BROCKTON, ON) - Feb. 7, the South Bruce OPP investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Brockton.

Investigation determined that a dispute between individuals inside a residence led to an assault.

As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old individual of Brockton has been charged with:
 

• Assault, CC 266
• Sexual assault, CC 271

The accused is set to appear in the Walkerton Court of Justice, March 19, to answer to the charges.

INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE RESULTS IN CRIMINAL CHARGE

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) - Feb. 10, the South Bruce OPP investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of South Bruce.

Investigation determined that a dispute between individuals inside a residence led to an assault.

As a result of the investigation, a 62-year-old individual of South Bruce has been charged with Assault, CC 266.

Victims of intimate partner violence are not alone. If you need support, or know someone who does, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey at 1-866-376-9852.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

LICENCE PLATE ALERT RESULTS IN CHARGES

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - Feb. 7, at 12:36 p.m., a member of the South Bruce OPP was on patrol along 1st Avenue in Chesley. The Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) equipment in the cruiser alerted the officer to a licence plate that had previously been reported as stolen.

The investigating officer initiated a traffic stop on a passenger vehicle and spoke to the driver, discovering additional offences.

As a result of the investigation, Brian LLOYD, 58, of the Municipality of Kincardine, has been charged with the following offences:
 

• Possession of property obtained by crime, CC 354(1)(a)
• Driving while under suspension, HTA 53(1)
• Operate a motor vehicle without insurance, CAIA 2(1)(a)

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Walkerton Court of Justice, March 12.

WEEKEND TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - Between Feb. 7-10, members of the South Bruce OPP laid a series of charges for driving offences.

Four individuals face charges of driving while under suspension, contrary to section 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act:
 

• A 41-year-old of Orillia
• A 58-year-old of Kincardine
• A 38-year-old of Timmins
• A 42-year-old of Huron-Kinloss

Each of these drivers has been issued a summons to court at a later date to answer to the charge.

Additionally, five individuals were charged with driving on a closed highway, contrary to section 134(3) of the Highway Traffic Act. The penalty for driving on a closed highway is a $110 fine and three demerit points, but the consequences can be far worse if you become involved in a collision, or stranded, in a white-out. Please adhere to the road closure signs and arrange an alternate route to your destination.

*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.