(GREY BRUCE, ON) – Four drivers are facing impaired driving charges between December 24, 2024, and January 1, 2025.
On December 24, 2024, at 5:48 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a traffic complaint of an impaired driver on Meadowland Road in South Bruce Peninsula.
Ashley Siegrist, 29 years-old, of South Bruce Peninsula was charged with:
· Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 9, 2025.
On December 24, 2024, at 11:52 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP observed a vehicle swearing on the road on Highway 21 in South Bruce Peninsula. A traffic stop was conducted.
Gregory Bartley, 36 years-old, of Saugeen Shores was charged with:
· Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 16, 2025.
On December 27, 2024, at 6:29 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision on Grey Road 16 in Georgian Bluffs.
Rebecca Brock, 38 years-old, of Saugeen Shores was charged with:
· Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 16, 2025.
On January 1, 2025, at 2:25 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP was conducting a reduce impaired driving everywhere (RIDE) program on Lower Valley Road in Grey Highlands. As a vehicle was entering the RIDE program it was observed that the driver and passenger were switching seats.
Robert Eberhardt, 35 years-old, of Collingwood was charged with:
· Operation while prohibited under the criminal code
· Failure or refusal to comply with demand
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on February 13, 2025.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute for all vehicle drivers.
If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. The OPP relies on the public to report crime. Impaired driving is a crime that should be treated no differently.