(BROCKTON, ON) – On December 10, 2024, at approximately 3:22 p.m., members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on foot in a wooded area off of South Street in Walkerton to search for an accused in an unrelated matter.

Officers encountered an individual with outstanding warrants who attempted to flea on foot; however, ran in the direction where additional officers were situated. They were taken into custody without incident. A search incident to arrest led to additional charges.

As a result of the investigation, Eli COOK, 36-years-old of no fixed address, has been charged with:

Fail to comply with release order, CC 145(5)(a)
Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine, CDSA 4(1)
The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing on December 11 2024.

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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