South Bruce OPP report impaired drivers; trespassing; and cryptocurrency scam

RIDE CHECK LEADS TO ARREST

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - April 18, at 11:01 p.m., the South Bruce OPP, along with the Grey Bruce OPP, was conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check along Bruce County Road 10, Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

A vehicle entered the area where police then spoke with the driver. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment, and the driver was arrested and transported for further testing.

Robert EDIGHOFFER, 66, of Lions Head, was charged with Operation while impaired, CC 320.14(1)(a).

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice, May 28, to answer to the charge.

DRIVER CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED AFTER COLLISION

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) - April 19, at 10:13 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a motor vehicle collision along Ripley Street, Township of Huron-Kinloss.

On arrival, officers observed that a pick-up truck had struck a parked passenger vehicle. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment from the involved driver who was placed under arrest and transported for further testing.

Donald McGILL, 31, of the Township of Huron-Kinloss was charged with:
 

• Impaired Operation (80 plus), CC 320.14(1)(b)
• Dangerous Operation, CC 320.13(1)

The accused is set to appear in the Walkerton Court of Justice, May 21.

TRESPASS CALL LEADS TO CRIMINAL CHARGES

(KINCARDINE, ON) - April 17, at 5:56 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a patron refusing to leave a licensed establishment along Queen Street, Kincardine.

Officers attended and took the individual into custody, without incident. Further investigation led to a series of criminal charges.

Robert THOMPSON, 54, of the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:
 

• Assault with a weapon, CC 267(a)
• Fail to comply with Probation Order, CC 733.1(1)
• Breach of Recognizance, CC 811
• Fail to leave premises when directed, TPA 2(1)(b)

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

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*
 

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VICTIM LOSES $60,000 IN CRYPTOCURRENCY SCAM

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) - April 16, the South Bruce OPP was dispatched to an address in the Township of Huron-Kinloss, where an individual reported being a victim of a fraud.

Investigation revealed that the victim had been attempting to invest in cryptocurrency through an on-line agency. The scammer was given access to the victim’s devices, resulting in a loss of approximately $60,000.

Police urge residents to be cautious when engaging in digital currency transactions and investments. Scammers often use fraudulent documents marked with logos and wording that can appear legitimate, which leads the victim down a path of surrendering personal information and banking details under the belief this is a legitimate source.

If you receive any documentation that appears suspicious to your situation, contact the company or financial institution in person or directly by a number you know to be the company’s; not the phone number or E-mail the document advises to do, as it could be fraudulent.

For more information about fraud, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or www.antifraudcentre.ca.

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.