South Bruce OPP report impaired drivers; warn range suspensions; domestic abuse charges

POLICE ARREST IMPAIRED DRIVER AT RIDE CHECKPOINT

(WALKERTON, ON) - Dec. 7, at 11:22 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE check along Yonge Street North in Walkerton when a vehicle was stopped. Officers determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

The driver was placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Intoxilizer Technician for breath tests.

Richard BERBERICH, 30, of Brockton was charged with Operate over-80 milligrams.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton, Jan. 17, 2024, to answer to the charges.

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

OFFICERS RESPOND TO COLLISION AND ARREST IMPAIRED DRIVER
 
(BRANT TWP, ON) - Nov. 24, at 4:14 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a two-vehicle collision along Bruce County Road 19 in Brant Township.

Officers responded to find that one of the involved drivers had been drinking alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Intoxilizer Technician for breath tests.

Craig BROSS, 44, of Carrick Township was charged with:
 

• Operate over-80 milligrams
• Careless Driving

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton, Jan. 24, 2024, to answer to the charges.

There were minor injuries reported at the scene. Both drivers received treatment at local hospitals.

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

POLICE SERVE WARN RANGE SUSPENSIONS AT RIDE
 
(BROCKTON, ON) - Dec. 5, at 9:20 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP set up a RIDE checkpoint along Old Durham Road in the Town of Walkerton. Officers encountered two motorists who had been drinking alcohol.
 

• A 58-year-old resident of Brockton was served a three-day suspension following a warn range result at the roadside
• A 42-year-old resident of Brockton was served a three-day suspension following a warn range result at the roadside

Members of the South Bruce OPP will be conducting RIDE checkpoints frequently in an effort to deter impaired driving.

INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE INVESTIGATION LEADS TO CHARGES

(KINCARDINE, ON) - Nov. 1, the South Bruce OPP responded to an address in the Municipality of Kincardine and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation.

As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old resident of Grey County has been charged with the following Criminal Code offence: Fail to Comply with Undertaking.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton at a later date.

The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victims.

Victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence are not alone. If you need support, or know someone who does, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth. If you are in immediate crisis, dial 911.

*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.