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South Bruce OPP report impaired driver, stolen golf cart, thief arrested, and ice safety

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DRIVER SUSPENDED THREE DAYS FOR DRIVING AFTER DRINKING

(WALKERTON, ON) – Feb. 21, at 9:03 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Durham Street East in Walkerton stopped a green Nissan and found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. A three-day licence suspension was issued following a warn result at the roadside. 

Motorists are reminded that choosing to drive after drinking represents an unacceptable risk to the public safety that can’t be tolerated. Impaired perception, impaired judgement and impaired reaction time put lives at risk. The South Bruce OPP has a zero tolerance for mixing alcohol and driving.

ICE SAFETY MESSAGE RE-ISSUED

(SOUTH BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce OPP is sending another warning about ice safety following a Feb. 22 incident where officers were called to two youth on the ice at the Walkerton Dam. The unusually mild winter season has melted the snow and left us with thin ice, at best. With this in mind, the South Bruce OPP is repeating a warning about the dangers of playing on ice:

  • Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness across most lakes and rivers. This can be particularly evident at the start of the winter season when near-shore ice is often much thicker and safer than ice further out.
  • Not all ice is created equal. Ice that has formed over flowing water, springs, pressure cracks, old ice holes or around the mouths of rivers and streams can be weaker than surrounding ice.
  • Clear blue ice is the strongest. White or opaque ice is much weaker. Ice that has a honeycombed look, common during thaws or in the spring, should be avoided altogether.
  • Traveling on frozen lakes or rivers with snowmobiles or vehicles can be particularly dangerous and added precautions must be taken.
  • Heavy snow on frozen lakes and rivers can insulate the ice below, causing the ice to freeze slower. 
  • It’s important to let others know where you’re planning to fish and advise when you plan to return.   If you are missing, rescue crews can narrow their search and potentially save your life.

Parents - be mindful while children are out of school, as they may venture out on frozen ponds, ditches or area waterways. Children should never play on or near ice-covered bodies of water unless directly supervised by an experienced adult.

Winter weather conditions can be unpredictable. Proper equipment and experience are necessary to have a safe winter season on the ice. For more information on ice safety, visit the Royal Lifesaving Society on-line at http://www.lifesaving.ca/

Parents and caregivers are urged to share this information with their youth.

 
STOLEN GOLF CART SET ON FIRE

(HURON TWP, ON) – Feb. 18, at 6:59 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received a report of a fire along the railroad tracks near Sideroad 20, Huron Township.  

Officers arrived to find a golf cart, that had been destroyed by fire, on the railroad tracks. The golf cart was stolen from a residence along Huron Street in Ripley during the early morning hours of Feb. 18.

ARREST MADE FOLLOWING LCBO THEFT

(WALKERTON, ON) – Feb. 18, at 11:39 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received a report of a theft from the LCBO along Victoria Street North in Walkerton.  

Officers arrived at the store and learned that a quantity of alcohol had been stolen. The suspect was located nearby and arrested. 40-year-old Tammy CROCKER of Walkerton has been charged with Theft under $5,000 and Possess a controlled substance. She is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court March 26 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.

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