(BROCKTON, ON) – On January 25, 2026, at approximately 3:58 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report that a vehicle was stopped in a live lane of traffic along Concession 14, Municipality of Brockton.
Police attended and located the vehicle, still in the live lane of traffic. The investigating officer spoke with the driver and detected signs of impairment. The driver was taken into custody and transported for further testing.
John RATH, 34-years-old, of Arran-Elderslie, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired (B.A.C. 80+), CC 320.14(1)(b)
The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on March 4, 2026, to answer to the charge.
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.