South Bruce OPP report drugs seized; weapons seized; and suspended driver

INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE LEADS TO DRUG SEIZURE

(BROCKTON, ON) - Sept. 25, the South Bruce OPP investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Brockton.

Investigation determined that a physical altercation took place between two individuals in a wooded area off of South Street in Walkerton. The accused fled on foot but was taken into custody nearby. A search of the individual led to the discovery of approximately 117 grams of suspected fentanyl.

As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old of no fixed address has been charged with:
 

• Assault, CC 266
• Assault with a weapon, CC 267(a)
• Assault cause bodily harm - choking, CC 267(c)
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, CDSA 5(2)

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Victims of intimate partner violence are not alone. If you need support, or know someone who does, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey at 1-866-376-9852.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

WEAPONS SEIZED AFTER COLLISION

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) - Sept. 25, at 5:41 p.m., the South Bruce OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision at Highway 21 and Concession 10 in the Township of Huron-Kinloss.

Police attended and discovered a single vehicle to be involved. The lone occupant was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries. While officers were assessing the involved vehicle for damages, they observed a variety of weapons in plain view. A search of the vehicle was conducted which resulted in locating several batons, brass knuckles, pepper spray, handcuffs, and ammunition.

Robert McKAY, 56, of Huron-Kinloss, has been charged with:
 

• Unauthorized possession of a weapon, CC 91(2) - seven counts
• Failure to comply with undertaking, CC 145(4)(a)

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

ARREST AT TRAFFIC STOP

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - Sept. 26, at approximately 9:15 a.m., a member of the South Bruce OPP stopped to check a vehicle along the Grey-Bruce Line in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

Upon seeing the police cruiser, the driver switched positions with the passenger in the vehicle; a poor attempt to confuse police. The investigating officer discovered that the driver was violating conditions of a prior release, and the individual’s driver’s licence was suspended.

Brett DUNSBIER, 29, of Walkerton has been charged with:
 

• Failure to comply with release order, CC 145(5)(a)
• Driving while under suspension, HTA 53(1)

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

*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.