ROCKS THROWN AT VEHICLES DAMAGE WINDSHIELDS IN BRACEBRIDGE; GRAVENHURST MAN CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED DRIVING LAST MONDAY

MUSKOKA — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in a pair of mischief investigations last month.

On Saturday October 7, officers responded to a report of a mischief complain that occurred at 2:15 p.m. on Highway 118 East near Kirst Road, after a rock struck the victims windshield while they were driving, causing damage.

Police believe the rock was purposely thrown from a nearby rock cut into traffic.

On October 8, at 1:45 p.m., officers responded to a second concern of a similar nature in the same area after a second victim’s windshield and the hood of their vehicle was damaged.

Fortunately, neither victim sustained injuries.

Police say this behaviour is extremely dangerous with potentially fatal consequences. They are asking for information from anyone who may reside near or have been travelling through the area of Highway 118 East near Kirst Road. If you have any information you can call Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or if you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.

Impaired driving charge last Monday

On November 3, at 1:45 a.m., police responded to a concern from a member of the public about the condition of a driver on Taylor Road in Bracebridge.

Officers located the vehicle, conducted a traffic stop and subsequently arrested and charged 36-year-old Zachary Passmore, of Gravenhurst, with Impaired Operation – Over 80.

Passmore is to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on December 16.