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Norwich OPP Police Press Releases

4 Students Sent to Hospital After School Bus Collision

 (NORWICH, ON) – A school bus carrying approximately 40 Elementary School students, left the roadway and crashed into a ditch, in Norwich Township.

At approximately 8:55 a.m., on February 18, 2026, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford detachment, along with Oxford County Fire Services and Oxford County Paramedic Services, were called to a single-vehicle collision on Old Stage Road in Norwich Township.

Four children were taken to hospital, by ambulance, with minor injuries.

No other injuries have been reported.

The investigation is ongoing. Updates will be provided as they become available.

Old Stage Road is currently closed between Middletown Line and Old 14 Line and is expected to be closed for a couple of hours. Please avoid the area.

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Burford Norwich OPP Police Press Releases

Devon ROBINSON – Drunk Driving

 (NORWICH, ON) – Members from the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), arrested an impaired driver thanks to a call from a concerned citizen.

On February 16, 2026, at approximately 1:54 a.m., Oxford OPP responded to a report of a driver who appeared to be intoxicated, on Old Highway 2, in Norwich Township.

As a result of the investigation, Devon ROBINSON, a 22-year-old resident of Burford, was 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 March 31, 2026.

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Norwich OPP Police Press Releases

Ryan GOODALL – Drunk Driving

 (NORWICH, ON) – A driver is facing multiple charges after getting stuck in the snow in Norwich Township.

At approximately 11:00 p.m., on February 7, 2026, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford detachment, were called to a single vehicle collision on Highway 53.

As a result of the investigation, Ryan GOODALL, a 26-year-old resident of Brantford, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 plus
  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice, in Woodstock, on April 7, 2026.

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Norwich OPP Police Press Releases

Break & Enter – MARTENS & GOGO

(NORWICH TOWNSHIP, ON) – Two individuals were arrested after breaking into an unoccupied residence in Norwich Township.

On February 9, 2026, at approximately 5:50 p.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a property on Beaconsfield Road for the report of two individuals breaking into an unoccupied residence.

Two individuals were arrested at the scene.

Robert GOGO, a 51-year-old resident of St. Thomas has been charged with:

  • Break and Enter
  • Theft Under $5000

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice, in Woodstock, on May 5, 2026.

Isaack MARTENS, a 30-year-old resident of Bayham has been charged with:

  • Break and Enter
  • Theft Under $5000
  • Fail to Comply with Release Order (two counts)

The accused is currently in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

Oxford OPP is grateful for the prompt call to police. If you see something suspicious in your neighbourhood, please contact police as soon as possible. Together we can help keep our communities safe.

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Norwich OPP Police Press Releases

Alexander ARNOLD – Drunk Driving

 (NORWICH TOWNSHIP, ON) – A driver is facing multiple charges after members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment, detected and arrested a dangerous driver on Highway 401.

At approximately 12:45 a.m., on January 28, 2026, a member of Oxford OPP detected a vehicle being driven dangerously in the eastbound lanes of Highway 401, in Norwich Township.

Multiple units were engaged to bring the vehicle to a safe stop.

As a result of the investigation, Alexander ARNOLD, a 24-year-old resident of Orangeville, has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 plus
  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Stunt Driving
  • Drive Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice, in Woodstock, on March 10, 2026.

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Norwich OPP Police Press Releases Woodstock

Steven Kamps Was Arrested

(NORWICH TOWNSHIP, ON) – An individual from Woodstock is facing charges after a single vehicle collision on Highway 59.

On December 29, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle collision that had occurred on Highway 59, near Old Stage Road in Norwich Township. It was reported that a vehicle had left the roadway and entered the ditch.

Officers attended and spoke with the lone occupant of the vehicle. There were no injuries reported because of the collision.

Steven Kamps, 63-years-old, of Woodstock, has been charged with:

·      Dangerous Operation

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

·      Drive vehicle or boat with Cannabis readily available

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 March 3, 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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Burlington Norwich OPP Police Press Releases

Aaliyah-Lynnel Smith Was Arrested

(NORWICH TOWNSHIP, ON) – An individual from Burlington is facing multiple charges after a single vehicle collision on Highway 403.

On December 14, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., members of the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle collision that had occurred on Highway 403, in Norwich Township. It was reported that a vehicle had left the roadway and entered the center median.

Officers attended and spoke with the lone occupant of the vehicle. There were no injuries reported as a result of the collision. Through investigation, officers conducted a search of the vehicle and seized suspected cocaine.

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

Aaliyah-Lynnel Smith, 22-years-old, of Burlington, has been charged with:

·      Dangerous Operation

·      Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand

·      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.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on January 20, 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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Norwich OPP Police Press Releases

$223,000 Fraud – Abraham Koolmees #CrimeDoesPay

(NORWICH, ON) – A fraud investigation has resulted in a charge of Fraud over $5,000.

On March 23, 2023, members of the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a fraud. Further investigation revealed the accused was involved in fraudulent activity, where six victims were defrauded of a total of approximately $223,000. It is alleged that the accused was selling items to the victims, to which they never received product for.

On November 20, 2025, Abraham Koolmees, 61-years-old of Norwich, was arrested and charged with: Fraud Over $5000.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on January 6, 2026.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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CAMBRIDGE Norwich OPP Police Press Releases

Jan DaSilva – Impaired Operation

(NORWICH, ON) – A traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver has resulted in multiple charges.

On November 20, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., members of the Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver, on Highway 59 and Potters Road in Norwich Township.

Upon locating the vehicle, officers attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle failed to stop and fled from police. Through investigation, police later located the occupant at a business in Norwich.

Jan DaSilva, 24-years-old of Cambridge, has been charged with:

·      Flight from Peace Officer

·      Dangerous Operation

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Drug Concentration

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-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 December 16, 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.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes Norwich OPP Police Press Releases

Nicole Narine – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation after being called to a single vehicle rollover on Opmar Road.

On Tuesday October 28, 2025 at approximately 9:41 pm, officers were called to Opmar Road for a single vehicle rollover where the driver was trapped in their vehicle. The driver was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries and was arrested and charged with impaired driving related offences under the Criminal Code of Canada.

Nicole Narine, 22-year-old of Norwich was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. The drivers licence was suspended for 90 days and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

This is the seventh impaired driver the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP have arrested and charged in October, with the Blue Jays in the final games of the World Series officers are reminding drivers to find alternative ways home if they are consuming alcohol or drugs.

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Norwich OPP Police Press Releases

3 Dead Following Collision

(NORWICH, ON) –   A two-vehicle collision has claimed three lives.

On October 24, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., members of the Oxford and Norfolk Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachments, Paramedic Services and Fire Services responded to a collision on Mall Road, between Oxford Road 13 and Middletown Line.

Upon arrival, emergency services located Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) a pick-up truck that had collided.

Both passengers of the SUV were transported to a local area hospital with serious life-threatening injuries and were pronounced deceased. The 75-year-old driver of the SUV was airlifted to a London Hospital and was later pronounced deceased. The driver of the pickup truck was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation. OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team are continuing to assist with the investigation. Mall Road between Oxford Road 13 and Middletown Line was closed for several hours to allow for investigation and has since reopened.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators is being asked to contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. 

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Norwich OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Oxford

Steve Moniz – Drunk Driving

(TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH-WEST OXFORD, ON) – An individual from the Norwich Township is facing impaired driving related charges after police received a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver.

On September 20, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driving, near Broadway Road and Quarter Town Line, in the Town of Tillsonburg. Officers subsequently located the vehicle in the same area.

Steve Moniz, 54-years-old, of Norwich Township, has been charged with:  

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol

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

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 a later date.

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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Norwich OPP Oxford Police Press Releases Tillsonburg

Isaak BUECKERT – Impaired Driving

 (NORWICH, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment detected an impaired driver while on general patrol.

On September 13, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., members of Oxford OPP initiated a traffic stop while on general patrol on Simcoe Street in the Township of Norwich.

As a result of the investigation, Isaak BUECKERT, a 39-year-old resident of Tillsonburg, 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 October 28, 2025.

Police want to remind the public that no amount of alcohol or drugs is safe to consume prior to operating a vehicle.

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Alicia BRYAN – Impaired Operation

 (NORWICH TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment arrested a driver, for impaired driving, as the result of a R.I.D.E. check in Norwich Township.

On August 31, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Oxford OPP set up a Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Highway 59 in Norwich Township.

As a result, Alicia BRYAN a 37-year-old resident of Norfolk County, has been charged with:

  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 plus

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on October 7, 2025.

R.I.D.E. programs are set up at various locations during the day and night. They continue to prove to be helpful in getting impaired drivers off Oxford County roadways.

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Tyler OVERBEEK Was Arrested

 (NORWICH TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment responded to a single vehicle collision, resulting in one person being charged with multiple charges.

On July 25, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members of Oxford OPP were dispatched to a collision on Middletown Line in Norwich Township.

As a result of the investigation, Tyler OVERBEEK, a 24-year-old resident of Norwich, has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 plus
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Drive with Handheld Device

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

Calling 911 for suspected impaired drivers can save lives. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911.