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2 Arrested At RIDE

Source: Area OPP
Date: Sat May 11 19:13:43 MST 2024

(WALKERTON, ON) � The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two impaired drivers at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint.

On April 29, 2024, members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE checkpoint in Walkerton in the Municipality of Brockton. At approximately 10:41 p.m., police stopped a vehicle to check the sobriety of the driver, they were displaying signs of impairment. While police were dealing with the first individual, a second motorist entered the RIDE who also was also determined to be impaired. Both drivers were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests.

John ELDER, 24-years-old, from the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie was charged with:

Operation while impaired � blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Matt MARKAUSKAS, 22-years-old, from the Municipality of Brockton was charged with:

Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
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 $2000.

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