South Bruce OPP report break-in; and results from distracted driving campaign

YOUTH CHARGED WITH BREAK-IN

(CHESLEY, ON) - March 17, at 12:51 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a break-in along 4th Avenue Southwest in Chesley. 

Officers arrived and found that an attached garage had been forcibly entered.

As a result of the investigation, police have charged a youth with break and enter, and mischief. The accused cannot be identified under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police 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.

RESULTS FROM ANNUAL DISTRACTED DRIVING CAMPAIGN
     
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - It was a busy March Break for the OPP as officers laid more than 2,400 distraction-related charges during their annual Distracted Driving Campaign.

Sadly, OPP-investigated collisions, that involved an inattentive driver, have claimed 11 lives so far this year - almost triple the number of deaths compared to this time last year (4). Deaths linked to this dangerous driving behaviour continue to out-pace speed-related (9), alcohol/drug-related (6) and seatbelt-related fatalities (3) in 2017.

Locally, the South Bruce OPP charged 8 distracted drivers during the campaign.

The OPP reminds road users that while the campaign is over, officers are committed to distracted-driving law enforcement and education year-round. They are again calling on passengers - one of their most influential road safety partners - to help save lives by showing zero tolerance toward drivers who text, talk on their cell phones, or engage in other distractions that endanger their lives and those with whom they share the road.

Speak up and be a survivor!