South Bruce OPP report impaired driver; assault; and domestic violence incident

DRIVER CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED

(KINCARDINE, ON) - Feb. 20, at 10:38 p.m., a member of the South Bruce OPP stopped to check a vehicle along Durham Street, Kincardine.

The investigating officer detected signs of impairment from the involved driver who was placed under arrest and transported for further testing.

Brett DUNSBIER, 29, of Brockton, was charged with Operation while Impaired, CC 320.14(1)(b).

The accused is set to appear in the Walkerton Court of Justice, April 9.

ACCUSED IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING ASSAULT INVESTIGATION

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - Feb. 19, the South Bruce OPP received the report of an assault that took place along 1st Avenue South in Chesley.

Feb. 21, the South Bruce OPP was able to arrest one individual in relation to this matter, with the assistance of the OPP's West Region Emergency Response Team.

As a result of the investigation, Derek SEIP, 30, of Arran-Elderslie has been charged with:
 

• Assault, CC 266
• Assault with a weapon, CC 267(a)
• Carrying concealed weapon, CC 90
• Fail to comply with Probation Order, CC 733.1(1)
• Trespassing at night, CC 177

The accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently remanded into custody.

INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE RESULTS IN SEVERAL CHARGES

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - Feb. 22, the South Bruce OPP investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

Investigation determined that a dispute between individuals inside a residence led to an assault. The accused fled the residence before police arrival, but was later located with the assistance of OPP Canine Unit and the West Region OPP Emergency Response Team.

As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old individual of Arran-Elderslie has been charged with:
 

• Assault, CC 266 - two counts
• Mischief, CC 430(4)
• Fail to comply with Probation Order, CC 733.1(1)

The accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently released from custody, to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice on a later date.

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.

*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.