Altercation leads to charges for Huron-Kinloss resident

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) - Nov. 24, at 4:22 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a disturbance in the area of MacDonald Street and Queen Street in Ripley.

Officers learned that a telecommunications company was working in the area when the employee was confronted by a disgruntled resident. The individual continued to cause a scene, yelling and using profanities before striking the company's vehicle with a steel pole, causing damage.

As a result of the investigation, police arrested and charged Brandon GEIGER, 33, of Huron-Kinloss with the following:
 

• Causing a disturbance, CC 175(1)(a)
• Mischief under $5,000, CC 430(4)

The accused is set to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton, Jan. 7, 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.