South Bruce OPP report two impaired drivers

COLLISION RESULTS IN IMPAIRED CHARGE

(BROCKTON, ON) - Oct. 24, at 8:11 p.m., the South Bruce OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision along Highway 9, Municipality of Brockton.

Officers attended and located a pick-up truck which had entered the ditch. A roadside screening device was administered on the driver, resulting in a fail. The driver was taken into custody and transported for further testing.

Michael STEELE, 56, of Wilmot, was charged with Operation while impaired - B.A.C. 80-plus, CC 320.14(1)(b).

The accused is set to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton, Dec. 3, to answer to the charge.

ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL

(BROCKTON, ON) - Oct. 26, at approximately 8:50 p.m., the South Bruce OPP responded to a traffic hazard along Sideroad 30 N, south of Chesley.

Police were contacted by a concerned member of the public who discovered a recently-damaged vehicle stopped in a live lane, with the driver slouched over behind the wheel. Officers attended and made contact with the driver; police then detected signs of impairment. The driver was taken into custody and transported for further testing.

Dominic McGRAIL, 21, of Hanover, was charged with:
 

• Operation while impaired - B.A.C. 80+, CC 320.14(1)(b)
• Dangerous Operation, CC 320.13(1)

The accused is set to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton, Dec. 10, to answer to the charges.

*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.