South Bruce OPP arrest impaired drivers at RIDE checkpoints

IMPAIRED DRIVER ARRESTED AT WALKERTON RIDE CHECK

(BROCKTON, ON) - Aug. 11, at 11:15 p.m., the South Bruce OPP conducted a traffic stop during a RIDE checkpoint on Durham Street, Walkerton, in the Municipality of Brockton.

The driver was found to have been under the influence of alcohol, was placed under arrest and taken to a qualified breath technician.

John GAYOSSO, 38, of South Bruce was charged with:
 

• Operation while impaired - over-80
• Operation while impaired - alcohol
• Possession of a Schedule III substance

DRIVER ARRESTED IN ARRAN-ELDERSLIE RIDE CHECK

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - Aug. 9, at 11:25 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer arrested a driver while conducting a RIDE checkpoint on Bruce County Road 10 in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol, was placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests.

Jordan DOWLING, 24, of the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol.

The driver will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

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

*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.