South Bruce OPP arrest impaired driver at RIDE checkpoint

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - March 17, at 4:26 p.m., the South Bruce OPP arrested an impaired driver at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint in the area of Concession 2 and Sideroad 25 in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

Police stopped a vehicle to check the sobriety of the driver. The investigating officer administered a roadside approved screening device test, registering a fail. The driver was placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests.

Bryan ENGEL, 60, of the Municipality of Brockton was charged with Operation while impaired - blood-alcohol concentration (80-plus).

*THIS CHARGE HAS 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.