Brockton Drunk Driving Crackdown – HEM, FREDERICK & KWANT Arrested

(BROCKTON, ON) – On April 10, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) along Bruce Road 10, Municipality of Brockton.

A vehicle entered the area where police then spoke with the driver. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported for further testing. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a quantity of suspected cocaine; two additional individuals were also placed under arrest.

Mackara HEM, 25-years-old, resident of Montreal, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired, CC 320.14(1)(a)
• Failure or refusal to comply with demand, CC 320.15(1)
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, CDSA 5(2)
• Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available, CCA 12(1)

Trey FREDERICK, 22-years-old, resident of Kitchener, was charged with:

• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, CDSA 5(2)

Michael KWANT, 22-years-old, resident of Kitchener, was charged with:

• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, CDSA 5(2)

Each are set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice at a later date to answer to the charges.

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 $2000.

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