(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) On December 2, 2021 at approximately 2 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Highway 6-21 in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.
A motor vehicle entered the RIDE program, and the driver was placed under arrest. The driver was then transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment. A passenger in the motor vehicle was also arrested.
Grey Bruce OPP have charged Robert POINTON, 42 years-of-age, from Owen Sound with the following offences:
· Operation while impaired by drug
· Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
· Failure to comply with a release order
· Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking
· Obstruct Peace Officer
Grey Bruce OPP have also charged Pauline SHEARER, 41-years-old, from South Bruce Peninsula with the following offences:
· Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking
· Fail to comply with Probation Order
· Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
Both parties were held for a bail hearing. They are scheduled to re-attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on December 30, 2021.