South Bruce OPP report impaired drivers; and driver charged for passing school bus

IMPAIRED DRIVER CAUGHT AT RIDE CHECK
 
(BRANT TWP, ON) - Nov. 3, at 5:36 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE check on Concession 8 in Brant Township, when a silver Chevrolet Venture was stopped. 

Officers found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. Forty-eight-year-old John SMITH of Kincardine was charged with impaired driving and operate over-80 milligrams. He is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 22, to answer to the charges.

IMPAIRED DRIVER CAUGHT SPEEDING
 
(BRANT TWP, ON) - Nov. 2, at 8:53 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Bruce County Road 3 in Brant Township, observed a black Chevrolet Cruze moving at a high rate of speed. 

The vehicle speed was displayed at more than 115 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. The car was stopped and the driver was found to have been drinking alcohol. Thirty-two-year-old Ashley ARSENAULT of Brockton was charged with operate over-80 milligrams, possess a controlled substance, speeding, drive while suspended, and liquor readily available. She is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 22, to answer to the charges.

VEHICLE OWNER CHARGED FOR PASSING SCHOOL BUS
 
(TIVERTON, ON) - Oct. 30, at 9:46 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a white Audi going past a school bus with the red flashing lights activated. 

The vehicle owner, a 24-year-old Toronto man, was identified and charged with fail to stop for school bus. This offence carries a set fine of $490 and six demerit points. The consequences can be far worse if a student is hit while trying to get on or off the school bus.
 
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.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*