(RIPLEY, ON) – On October 31, 2013 at 11:09 am, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an injured cyclist on Park Street in Ripley. Officers arrived and located a male cyclist with cuts on his head. He was taken to hospital for assessment of non-life threatening injuries. The man had been riding with open alcohol and he was found to be in possession of illegal drugs. 43 year old Alan HUTCHINSON of Huron-Kinloss Township has been charged with Possession of a controlled substance and Open liquor other than residence, licenced premise or private place. He is scheduled to appear in court on December 16, 2013 to answer to the charges.
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, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.