Grand Bend Beach Sunday June 28, 2020 (Photo via Grand Bend Pier Cam)Grand Bend Beach Sunday June 28, 2020 (Photo via Grand Bend Pier Cam)
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Impaired suspect flees into lake in Grand Bend

Lambton OPP say a suspect tried to evade police in Grand Bend by fleeing into the water.

At around 7:50 p.m. August 20, officers tried to arrest a person that was allegedly drinking alcohol on the Grand Bend pier.

Police said the individual ran into the lake, but officers arrested the person when they exited the water.

A 27-year-old from Toronto is charged with obstructing a peace officer, being intoxicated in a public place and consuming liquor outside of a licensed premises, residence or private place.

While they were trying to make the arrest, another person was taken into custody for interfering with officers.

A 31-year-old from Toronto is charged with obstructing a peace officer and being intoxicated in a public place.

Both suspects will appear in court at a later date.

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