South Bruce OPP report theft, alcohol charges, and prom party investigation continues

POLICE LOOKING FOR STOLEN SCOOTER

(CHESLEY, ON) - June 3, at 11:15 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at a residence along 1^st Avenue South in Chesley. 

Sometime between 3-11 a.m. June 3, a black Eton Beamer 3 scooter, with Licence No. 8F9W4, was taken. There is no estimate on the value of the stolen scooter available at this time.

IMPAIRED DRIVER FACING DAY IN COURT

(TARA, ON) - June 3, at 4:40 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a possible impaired driver in a dark blue/grey pick-up truck. 

Officers located the vehicle on Union Street in Tara and the driver was found to have been drinking alcohol. Forty-seven-year-old Joseph GIRARD of Arran-Elderslie Township was charged with impaired care or control, care or control over-80 milligrams, fail to identify, and novice driver with blood alcohol above zero. He is scheduled to appear in court July 4, to answer to the charges.

THREE-DAY SUSPENSION SERVED AT RIDE CHECK

(KINLOSS TWP, ON) - June 3, at 5:01 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE check on the Kincardine-Kinloss Line in Kinloss Township, when a pick-up truck was stopped.

Officers found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. The driver was served with a three-day driver's licence suspension following a warn result at the road side.

POLICE SEEKING WITNESS INFORMATION IN AFTER PROM PARTY INCIDENT

(BRANT TWP, ON) - The South Bruce OPP and the South Bruce OPP Crime Unit are continuing to investigate a report of sexual assault during the early morning hours of May 27, at a property in the 1100 block of Concession 12, Brant Township.

Officers want to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the assault, intervened, or otherwise assisted the assault victim.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police 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 $2000.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*