South Bruce OPP report impaired driver; and officers now equipped with body-worn cameras

SPEED ENFORCEMENT LEADS TO IMPAIRED CHARGE

(KINCARDINE, ON) - Oct. 13, at 7:34 p.m., a member of the South Bruce OPP was conducting speed enforcement along Bruce County Road 15 in the Municipality of Kincardine, and stopped a vehicle for stunt-driving.

While interacting with the driver, a roadside screening device was administered, registering a fail. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the Saugeen Shores Police Service for further testing.

Joseph GOLDEN, 48, of Tavistock, was charged with:
 

• Operation while impaired - B.A.C. 80-plus, CC 320.14(1)(b)
• Drive motor vehicle - perform stunt, HTA 172(1)

The accused is set to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton, Jan. 14, 2026, 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.

BODY-WORN CAMERAS NOW IN SOUTH BRUCE

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - The South Bruce OPP is now equipped with body-worn cameras.

The OPP is committed to adopting tools and technologies that improve the quality of evidence, enhance accountability and transparency, and ultimately support the safety of both the public and officers in the communities we serve.

After a successful roll-out of in-car cameras, which incorporated an Automated Licence Plate Recognition system, the South Bruce OPP, along with other detachments within the West Region OPP, are rolling out body-worn cameras for each individual officer.

The camera is worn on the front of the officer's vest and is clearly visible to anyone an officer may be interacting with. It will display a visible green ring with flashing lights when in stand-by mode, which will turn flashing red once the camera begins recording.

The full deployment of the body-worn cameras in South Bruce is expected to be complete as soon as practicable, though officers who have finished training, will begin using them immediately.

The South Bruce OPP remains dedicated to ensuring public safety and providing proactive, innovative policing in partnership with our communities. We value your role in helping build safer communities for everyone.