Two impaired drivers charged in two days

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - The South Bruce OPP arrested and charged two motorists with impaired driving in two days:
 

• Dec. 4, at 12:44 a.m., a South Bruce OPP officer checked a vehicle along Third Street in Walkerton and found the driver had been drinking alcohol. Airk MacDONALD, 20, of the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with Operate over-80 milligrams, Care of Control with Open Liquor and Unauthorized Licence Plates. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton, Jan. 10, 2024, to the charges.
• Dec. 3, at 7:47 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a vehicle stopped on a front lawn along Bruce County Road 6 in Kinloss Township. Officers responded and found the driver had been drinking alcohol. Fernando DEMELO, 42, of the Municipality of Huron East was charged with Impaired Driving. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton, Feb. 7, 2024, to answer to the charge.

An impaired driving charge includes an immediate 90-day driver's licence suspension and an immediate seven-day vehicle impoundment.

*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.