South Bruce OPP report impaired drivers; drug charges; and weapons charges

DRIVER CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED

(KINCARDINE, ON) - April 10, at approximately 4:50 p.m., a member of the South Bruce OPP stopped to check a vehicle along Huron Terrace, Kincardine.

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

Almira KAMALUDDIN, 36, of the Scarborough, was charged with Operation while Impaired - alcohol and drugs, CC 320.14(1)(a)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice, June 6, to answer to the charge.

ONE IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING WEAPONS INCIDENT

(KINCARDINE, ON) - April 13, at 8:09 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a suspicious person acting aggressively toward a homeowner at a residential property along Highway 9, Municipality of Kincardine.

Officers attended the area and located the individual who brandished an edged weapon toward police. The individual was eventually taken into custody without injury to the subject or to responding officers.

As a result of the investigation, Michael WHITEHEAD, 30, of the Municipality of Kincardine has been charged with:
 

• Assault police with a weapon, CC 270.01(1)(a)
• Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, CC 88
• Fail to comply with Probation, 733.1(1) - four counts

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

IMPAIRED DRIVING LEADS TO DRUG SEIZURE

(KINCARDINE, ON) - April 8, at 6:07 p.m., a member of the South Bruce OPP stopped to check a vehicle along Highway 21, Municipality of Kincardine.

After speaking with the driver, the investigating officer detected signs of impairment. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest. A search incident to arrest led to the discovery of approximately 40 grams of suspected cocaine. The driver was transported for further testing.

April 9, the South Bruce OPP, the Grey-Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), and Huron-Perth CSCU, executed a search warrant in relation to this matter at an address in the Municipality of Kincardine. The search resulted in the seizure of suspected illicit drugs and prohibited weapons.

Mark McINTOSH, 45, of Kincardine, was charged with:
 

• Operation while impaired, CC 320.14(1)(a)
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, CDSA 5(2)
• Possession of a schedule I substance, CDSA 4(1)
• Possession of a prohibited device, CC 92(2)
• Fail to comply with undertaking, CC 145(4)(a)
• Careless driving, HTA 130(1)

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

*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.