Category: Ingersoll

(INGERSOLL, ON) – A search warrant in the Town of Ingersoll resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and the arrest of three individuals.

On February 25, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region Canine and Brant, Middlesex and Elgin Community Street Crime Units (CSCU) assisted in an investigation led by the Oxford OPP CSCU.

There was an increased police presence, in a wooded area off Thames Street North this morning, while OPP executed the search warrant, without incident.

As a result of the investigation three individuals were arrested and jointly charged with the following offences:

Michael LOUNSBURY a 49-year-old resident of Ingersoll, Mary ROY a 47-year-old resident of Ingersoll and Kyle WELLAR a 38-year-old resident of Ingersoll have been charged with the following offences:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking -Methamphetamine
• Possession of a Schedule III Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Psilocybin
• Possession of a Schedule IV Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Clonazepam
• Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon (two counts)

LOUNSBURY was also charged with:

• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon contrary to Prohibition Order

The three accused are currently being held in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

 (INGERSOLL, ON) – Three individuals are facing charges after they were involved in a single-vehicle collision in the Town of Ingersoll.

At approximately 4:40 p.m., on January 30, 2026, members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a single-vehicle collision, on King Street West, in the Town of Ingersoll.

With the assistance of Middlesex OPP and the OPP Canine Unit, all occupants from the vehicle were located.

The investigation revealed that the vehicle involved in the collision had been reported stolen out of Middlesex County in December 2025.

Terrel GLOVER, a 33-year-old resident of London, Troy LEDIET, a 46-year-old resident of London and Joshua MACDOUELL, a 39-year-old resident of Woodstock have all been charged with:

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

MACDOUELL was also charged with Break and Enter.

The accused individuals were held for a bail hearing and have since been released. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice, in Woodstock, on March 3, 2026.

(INGERSOLL, ON) – An individual from Quebec is facing multiple charges after police observed a vehicle travelling without it’s lights on. 

On January 26, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., members of the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 401, near the Town of Ingersoll, when officers observed a vehicle travelling without any of its light’s activated.

Officers stopped the vehicle where further investigation revealed that the vehicle was reported stolen. The driver of the vehicle was also found to be impaired by alcohol.

Shawn Mellon, 35-years-old, of Victoriaville, Quebec, has been charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·      Dangerous Operation

·      Possession Property obtained by Crime over $5,000 – in Canada

·      Have care or control of a vehicle or boat with Cannabis readily available

·      Have care or control of a vehicle or boat with open container of liquor

·      Drive without proper real light – motor vehicle

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) was initiated as per statute.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and has since been released from custody. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on February 17, 2026. 

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.

(INGERSOLL, ON) – Members from the Oxford Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a sudden death in the Town of Ingersoll.

On September 17, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Oxford OPP were dispatched to assist Oxford County Paramedic Services with an individual in Memorial Park.

The individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Members of Oxford OPP continue to investigate with assistance from Oxford Crime Unit and OPP Forensic Identification Services in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner.

The investigation is in the early stages so no other details will be shared at this time.

Updates will be shared as they come available.