(GREY BRUCE, ON) – Members from the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a total of 10 drivers with impaired related offences between May 1, 2023, and May 11, 2023.
The Grey Bruce OPP is committed to improving road safety throughout Grey Bruce. Part of that commitment comes from ongoing efforts to remove drivers whose ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by either drugs or alcohol. The Grey Bruce OPP have charged a total of 10 drivers with impaired related offences between May 1, 2023, and May 11, 2023.
On May 1, 2023, just after 4:19 P.M., Officers responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 21 in the Township of Georgian Bluffs. The vehicle was located, and the driver was placed under arrest. Scott HENSON, 52 years-of-age from the Township of Chatsworth is charged with operation while impaired, and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus.
On May 4, 2023, at 8:30 P.M., Officers conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle on Highway 6 in the Township of Georgian Bluffs for a Highway Traffic Act infraction. The driver was placed under arrest for impaired related offences. Augustina RALSTON, 54 years-of-age from St. Catherines is charged with operation while impaired, operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), fail to display two plates, and possession of a schedule 1 substance.
On that same day at 9:53 P.M., Officers responded to a vehicle in the ditch on Ida Street in the Township of Southgate. The driver was displaying signs of impairment and was placed under arrest. Damien GALLAND, 29 years-of-age from Shelburne is charged with operation while impaired, fail to report accident and failure or refusal to comply with demand.
While dealing with that matter, different Officers who were working in the Municipality of Meaford were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Tom Thomson Lane at 9:54 P.M. Officers discovered the driver of the motor vehicle had failed to remain at the scene, however they were located a short time later and placed under arrest. Mitchell LOGAN, 25 years-of-age from Owen Sound is charged with operation while impaired, operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) and fail to remain.
On May 6, 2023, at 3:19 A.M., Officers conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle on highway 6 in Saugeen First Nation for a Highway Traffic Act infraction. The 17-year-old driver from Neyaashiinigmiing First Nation was displaying signs of impairment and was placed under arrest. They are charged with operation while impaired, operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) and novice driver – B.A.C above zero.
On the same day at 8:44 A.M., Officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Bruce Road 14 in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. A motor vehicle entered the checkpoint and Officers were alerted to signs of impairment. Devon TANNER, 24 years-of-age from the Town of South Bruce Peninsula was placed under arrest and is charged with operation while impaired, operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) and driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor.
On May 7, 2023, just after midnight, Officers were conducting another RIDE program on princess street in the Township of Georgian Bluffs. A motor vehicle entered the checkpoint and officers detected signs of impairment. Luke BOROWSKI, 46 years-of-age from South Bruce Peninsula was placed under arrest and is charged with operation while impaired, and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
On May 9, 2023, at 2:20 P.M., Officers responded to a report of an erratic driver on Highway 6-21 in the Township of Georgian Bluffs. Officers located the driver in the parking lot of a nearby business and detected signs of impairment. Mayson CARSON, 63 years-of-age from Sarnia is charged with operation while impaired, and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
On the same day at 4:43 P.M., another Officer responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 10 in the Township of Southgate. The Officer located the motor vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. While speaking with the driver, the officer detected signs of impairment. Michael PRESTON, 40 years-of-age from Southgate was arrested and is charged with operation while impaired, operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), fail to display two plates, fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle, fail to surrender insurance card, and driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available.
On May 11, 2023, at 7:58 P.M., an Officer stopped a motor vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act offence on Highway 6 in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. While speaking with the driver, the officer detected signs of impairment and the driver was placed under arrest. Terrance MOORE, 66 years-of-age from Alberta is charged with operation while impaired, operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), speeding, drive – handheld communication device, driver vehicle with cannabis readily available, and drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor.
All involved drivers were released and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound, except for the young person charged on May 6, 2023, who is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton.
The Grey Bruce OPP would like to take this time to remind those who are consuming cannabis and or alcohol, that it is never ok to drive impaired. Impaired driving puts everyone at risk and is something the Grey Bruce OPP take very seriously. Be sure to have a designated driver, take a taxi, or stay overnight at your destination. Those caught driving while impaired will not only face criminal charges but will also face an automatic 30-day licence suspension, and a 7-day motor vehicle impoundment.
