South Bruce OPP report disturbance; and Canada Day week traffic campaign

DISTURBANCE LEADS TO CHARGES

(MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE, ON) - June 25, at 3:24 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a disturbance at a campsite along Jordan Road in the Municipality of Kincardine.

Police attended and learned that a dispute had taken place between two individuals, one of which had then operated a motor vehicle. In speaking with the individual, the investigating officer detected signs of impairment. They person was taken into custody and transported for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old resident of Huron-Kinloss, was charged with:
 

• Operation while impaired, CC 320.14(1)(a)
• Refusal to comply with demand, CC 320.15(1)
• Uttering threats, CC 264.1(1)(a)
• Take motor vehicle without consent, CC 335(1)

The accused is set to appear July 16, at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice to answer to the charges.

OFFICERS PREPARE FOR CANADA DAY WEEK TRAFFIC CAMPAIGN

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - Members of the South Bruce OPP are preparing for the annual province-wide traffic safety initiative which runs from Friday, June 27, to Sunday, July 6.

Officers will be focusing their efforts on our roadways to encourage safe travel, addressing seatbelt usage, distracted driving, speeding, impaired driving, and other forms of unsafe driving that put other motorists at risk.

Additionally, marine and all-terrain-vehicle patrols will be deployed to encourage safe boating/riding and to ensure proper safety equipment is being utilized.

A reminder that seatbelt non-compliance can result in a fine of $240 and two demerit points. Driving while using a hand-held communication device can result in a fine of $615 and three to six demerit points with increasing licence suspensions, upon conviction.

The safety of our roadways is everyone's responsibility. Do your part by abiding by the rules of the road, trails and waterways.

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.