(LUCKNOW, ON) – On September 16, 2012 at 3:10 am, a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol along Ross Street in Lucknow, stopped a Grey Chevrolet GM4. The officer found open alcohol in the vehicle. The 22 year old driver received a 3 day licence suspension and was charged for Drive with open container of liquor. The 24 year old and 21 year old passengers were both charged with Consuming liquor other than residence. “Drinking alcohol while driving is ridiculous! It’s a totally unacceptable risk to everyone on the roads. Don’t drive under the influence of alcohol -the life you save could be your own†– Inspector Scott Smith, detachment commander, South Bruce OPP.
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.
