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Ashley Ivany – Impaired Driving & $50,000 In Cocaine

(BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM, ON) – Two individuals are facing drug trafficking charges after police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle while on general patrol.

On October 2, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were conducting general patrol on Highway 401, in the Township of Blandford-Blenheim. An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after it was observed driving erratically.

Officers further conducted a search of the vehicle which resulted in the seizure of approximately 500 grams of suspected cocaine with an estimated potential street value of approximately $50,000.

Additional offence-related property that was seized includes a weigh scale, packaging and cellular phones.

April Sawyer, 52-years-old, of Sarnia, has been charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired – Drug

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

Ashley Ivany, 40-years-old, of Sarnia, has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine.

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

Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on November 18, 2025.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Shawna BORSATO – Impaired Driving

 (BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM, ON) – A call from the public in relation to a suspicious person led to impaired driving charges.

On July 20, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Washington Road in the Township of Blandford-Blenheim for the report of a suspicious person.

As a result of the investigation, Shawna BORSATO, a 39-year-old resident of Cambridge, has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 plus

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on September 9, 2025.

Oxford OPP is extremely grateful to the members of the community who call in suspected crimes in our communities.

Together we can help keep our communities safe.

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20 Year Old Arrested Following Collision

 (BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment responded to a report of a single vehicle collision, which resulted in injuries and charges.

On June 15, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., members of Oxford OPP were dispatched to a collision on Township Road 11 in the Township of Blandford-Blenheim. The driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries and later released.

Upon further investigation the driver, Owen MCILRAVEY, 20-years-old, of Ayr, has been charged with:

•        Operation While Impaired

•        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 plus

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on July 15, 2025.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911.

Please do not drink and drive. The consequences for yourself and others can be devastating.

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Train Vs Car Collision – One Arrested

 (BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM, ON) – Charges have been laid after a train and a car collided in Blandford-Blenheim Township.

On June 7, 2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford detachment, responded to a collision involving a car and a train.

The driver of the vehicle was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Katie BILLINGS, a 38-year-old resident of Cambridge has been charged with the following criminal offences:

·      Dangerous Operation

·      Operation While Impaired

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on July 15, 2025.

Police want to remind the public that no amount of drugs or alcohol is safe to operate a vehicle. Please drive safe, drive sober.

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Nathan Scott – Drunk Driving

(BLANFORD-BLENHEIM, ON) – An individual from Plattsville is facing impaired driving-related charges stemming from a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver.

On April 4, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m., members of the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to Oxford Road 8, in the Township of Blandford-Blenheim, to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver. 

Officers patrolled and located to the vehicle.

Nathan Scott, 47-years-old, of the Plattsville, has been charged with:  

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

·      Dangerous Operation

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on May 13, 2025.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

For more information on the consequences of drinking and driving, check out:

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/impaired-driving.shtml

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Hit & Run – Robert Coad Charged

 (BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM, ON) – An individual from Hamilton is facing multiple charges stemming from a collision that occurred on Highway 401 in the Township of Blandford-Blenheim.

On March 15, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Highway 401 in the Township of Blandford-Blenheim for a report of a motor vehicle collision. Prior to the collision, police received a report of erratic driving behaviour regarding the same vehicle.

Officers attended and located the subject motor vehicle.

Robert Coad, 56-years-old, of the City of Hamilton, has been charged with:

 ·      Dangerous Operation

·      Failure to Comply with Release Order (Other than to attend court)

Additionally, the accused was charged with: Fail to Remain, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

There were no reported injuries because of this incident.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and has since been remanded into custody.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.