(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On May 9, 2025, at approximately 12:16 p.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to check a vehicle along Bruce Road 10, Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

The investigating officer determined that the driver was operating the vehicle in contradiction to licence status. The driver fled the area on foot but was placed under arrest shortly thereafter. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment. The driver was transported for further testing.



Farouk SULEMANA, 33-years-old, of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie was charged with:

Impaired Operation (80 plus), CC 320.14(1)(b)
Resist peace officer, CC 129(a)
Obstruct peace officer, CC 129(a)
Fail to comply with release order, CC 145(5)(a)
Driving while under suspension, HTA 53(1)
Driving motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor, LLCA 42(1)(a)
The accused is set to appear in the Walkerton Court of Justice on June 4, 2025.

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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