South Bruce OPP investigators have arrested two people following reports of a suspicious person along Jackson Street in Walkerton on August 2, at 10:24 pm. Officers were told the individual was soliciting assistance to plan a homicide.
Ian Cooke, 25, of Brant Township, has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder. He was held in custody pending the result of a bail hearing scheduled for Wednesday.
A 16-year-old resident of Southgate Township has also been charged with conspiracy to commit murder. The accused cannot be identified under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The teen remains in custody pending the result of an upcoming bail hearing.
Police said investigators believe this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.
The South Bruce OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.
