South Bruce OPP Lay Impaired Driving Charges in Kincardine and Brockton
Three men — from New Brunswick, Brockton, and Williamsford — face impaired driving charges following R.I.D.E. checks, a traffic stop, and a collision in South Bruce over the weekend.
Here are the latest updates from the South Bruce detachment of the OPP, serving Arran-Elderslie, Brockton, Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine, and South Bruce.
Collision in Brockton leads to impaired driving charge
A Williamsford man is facing an impaired driving charge after police responded to a collision in Brockton.
The incident happened on August 17 at approximately 3:18 a.m. on Concession 8. Police arrived to find a vehicle in the ditch. After speaking with the driver, officers detected signs of impairment and administered a roadside test, which registered a fail.
The driver was taken into custody for further testing.
As a result, 22-year-old Jason Rudolph of Williamsford has been charged with operating a vehicle with a B.A.C. over 80. He is scheduled to appear in Walkerton court on October 1.
Driver charged at R.I.D.E. checkpoint in Kincardine
A New Brunswick man is facing an impaired driving charge following a R.I.D.E. check in Kincardine.
Police say the incident happened on August 16 at about 1:45 a.m., when officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program along Bruce Road 23. A vehicle entered the checkpoint, and after speaking with the driver, officers detected signs of impairment.
The driver was arrested and transported for further testing.
As a result, 37-year-old Domenic Bernardi of New Brunswick has been charged with impaired operation of a vehicle. He is scheduled to appear in court in Walkerton on September 24.
Multiple charges laid following traffic stop in Kincardine
Police laid several charges against a Brockton resident after a traffic stop in Kincardine.
On August 16 at around 4:28 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle on Lambton Street for a Highway Traffic Act violation. According to police, signs of impairment were detected, and the driver registered a fail on a roadside screening device.
The driver was arrested and taken for further testing.
As a result, 36-year-old Thomas Hudson of Brockton has been charged with:
Operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (B.A.C.) over 80
Operation while prohibited
Failing to properly wear a seat belt
Class G1 licence — unaccompanied by qualified driver
Hudson is scheduled to appear in Walkerton court on September 17.
The South Bruce OPP remind drivers that impaired driving is preventable and poses serious risks to public safety.
Anyone with information related to these or other incidents is asked to contact the South Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.cstip.ca. You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.