Brendan Bower – Drunk Driving

Source: OPP
Date: Thu Jan 9 06:08:28 MST 2025

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On January 7, 2025, at 1:14 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Main Street in Southgate.

A vehicle entered the RIDE program and police determined that the driver’s ability to operate the motor vehicle was impaired.


As a result of the investigation, Brendan Bower, 30-years-old from Southgate 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 30, 2025.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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.