South Bruce OPP report vehicle hits residence; mischief; and drug charges

VEHICLE COLLIDES WITH RESIDENCE, DRIVER ARRESTED

(KINCARDINE, ON) - Sept. 18, at 6:41 p.m., a member of the South Bruce OPP was on patrol along Bruce County Road 23 in the Municipality of Kincardine and attempted to stop a vehicle. The vehicle fled from police at a high rate of speed. Police did not pursue the vehicle due to public safety concerns.

A few moments later, the vehicle was involved in a collision with a residence in the area of Kingsway. The driver fled on foot, but was captured by police shortly thereafter.

As a result of the investigation, Connor DEMERCHANT, 18, of Kincardine, has been charged with the following offences:
 

• Flight from peace officer, CC 320.17
• Dangerous Operation, CC 320.13(1)
• Speeding, HTA 128
• Fail to remain, HTA 200(1)(a)
• Operate motor vehicle without insurance, CAIA 2(1)(a)

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice, Nov. 20.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*
 

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POLICE FOCUSING ON MISCHIEF INCIDENTS IN KINCARDINE

(KINCARDINE, ON) - The South Bruce OPP is focusing its efforts on targeting two separate incidents of mischief in the Municipality of Kincardine.

Police have been made aware of graffiti and litter under the Durham Street Bridge in Kincardine, and intentionally cut and downed trees along the Bruce County Rail Trail. Officers will be increasing patrols of these areas on foot, bicycle, and All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV).

CLANDESTINE DRUG LAB CLEARED, CHARGES LAID

(BROCKTON, ON) - Police have dismantled a clandestine drug laboratory in Walkerton.

Sept. 9, the South Bruce OPP was called to investigate an assault involving a firearm. The accused and victim were known to one another and it was believed to be an isolated incident.

Sept. 11, a search warrant was executed at an address in Walkerton and the accused was taken into custody without incident. During the execution of the warrant, a clandestine drug laboratory was discovered. Specialty units within the OPP, in collaboration with assisting agencies, safely dismantled the lab.



As a result of the investigation, police seized a .22-calibre handgun, a quantity of suspected MDMA, precursors for drug production, as well as several pieces of production equipment. The combined estimated street value of the seized controlled substances is approximately $25,000.



As a result of the investigation, a 51-year-old resident of Walkerton has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) offences:
 

• Assault with a weapon, 267(a) CC - (two counts)
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, 88 CC - (two counts)
• Point firearm, 87 CC
• Use firearm while committing offence, 85(1)(a) CC
• Intimidation - use or threatens use of violence, 423(1)(a) CC
• Mischief under $5,000, 430(4) CC
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, 5(2) CDSA
• Produce a schedule I substance, 7(1) CDSA
• Possession of anything for use in the production of a schedule I substance, 7.1(1) CDSA

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton, Sept. 20.

Specialty units and assisting agencies included South Bruce OPP Major Crimes Unit, West Region Tactics and Rescue Unit, West Region Community Street Crime Team, Clandestine Laboratory Investigative Response Team, Urban Search and Rescue Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosives Response Team, Walkerton Fire Department, Health Canada, Ontario Fire Marshall's Office, and Bruce County Paramedic Services.

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 cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.