June 27, 2016
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VEHICLE CHECK LEADS TO ARREST
(BRANT TWP, ON) – June 25, at 8:18 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Bruce County Road 19 in Brant Township, stopped to check a beige Chrysler Intrepid.
The officer found that the occupant had been drinking alcohol. Forty-six-year old John NEWMAN of Teeswater has been charged with care or control over-80 milligrams. He is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 3, to answer to the charge.
IMPAIRED DRIVER FACING DAY IN COURT
(HURON TWP, ON) - June 25, at 12:37 a.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Highway 21 in Huron Township, stopped a yellow Ford Focus.
The officer found that the driver had been drinking alcohol and was found to be in possession of an illicit street drug. Twenty-seven-year-old Brett McLAUGHLIN of Huron Township has been charged with operate over-80 milligrams and possess a controlled substance. He is scheduled to appear in court July 27, 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, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.crimestoppersgb.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*
BICYCLE SAFETY TIPS
(SOUTH BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – With school ending this week, you can expect to see a number of area youth getting their bikes out. The South Bruce OPP is offering the following tips to help prevent serious crashes involving bicycle riders:
Stay alert. Cyclists must follow the rules of the road and always watch out for vehicles; assume that drivers don’t see you. Motorists need to recognize that bikes are smaller, lighter and more maneuverable. Slow down and give yourself time to react to a cyclist.
Buckle the helmet. Riders under the age of 18 are required to wear a properly-fit, CSA-approved bike helmet. Safe Kids Canada estimates a bike helmet reduces the risk of serious head injury by 85 per cent.
Ride during daylight. Biking at night is not recommended. The safest way to get your bike home after dark is to walk it. If you have to bike at night, install a light, reflectors on the bike and wear reflective clothing.
Ride with traffic. Cyclists should travel as far to the right as possible in the same direction as traffic. Always ride single file, use appropriate hand signals to indicate turns and don’t carry passengers if you don’t have extra seats.
Regular maintenance. Monitor brakes, tire pressure, chain, gear selector, derailer, seat height and handle bar height. Especially before the first ride after winter. A bike that’s too big, too small or in bad repair, isn’t safe.
Riding a bike is a fun activity that gives you a chance to exercise and travel without polluting the environment. When riding on a hot day, consider sunglasses, sunscreen and drink lots of water. Stay alert, stay safe and enjoy your bike ride.
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