South Bruce OPP report impaired driver; and individual arrested twice in 24 hours

MULTIPLE CHARGES LAID AFTER TRAFFIC STOP

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - May 9, at 12:16 p.m., a member of the South Bruce OPP stopped to check a vehicle along Bruce County Road 10, Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

The investigating officer determined that the driver was operating the vehicle in contradiction to licence status. The driver fled the area on foot but was placed under arrest shortly thereafter. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment. The driver was transported for further testing.

Farouk SULEMANA, 33, of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie was charged with:
 

• Impaired Operation (80 plus), CC 320.14(1)(b)
• Resist peace officer, CC 129(a)
• Obstruct peace officer, CC 129(a)
• Fail to comply with release order, CC 145(5)(a)
• Driving while under suspension, HTA 53(1)
• Driving motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor, LLCA 42(1)(a)

The accused is set to appear in the Walkerton Court of Justice, June 4.

INDIVIDUAL ARRESTED TWICE IN 24-HOUR PERIOD

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) - May 10, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a disturbance along Havelock Street in Lucknow.

Investigation revealed that an individual brandished an edged weapon after a dispute over property. The suspect was placed under arrest and held in custody for a bail hearing, and, subsequently, released.

May 11, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received a report of an assault at a residence along Havelock Street in Lucknow.

Investigation revealed that the same individual had allegedly committed an assault on another person. The suspect was again placed under arrest and held in custody for a bail hearing.

Allan SIMICK, 59, of Huron-Kinloss, has been charged with:
 

• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, CC 88
• Assault cause bodily harm, CC 267(c)

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*

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 $2,000.