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Fatal Collision

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – A collision in Oxford County has resulted in the death of one individual.

On Wednesday February 19, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Oxford County Fire Services and Oxford County Paramedic Services were called to the intersection of Base Line and Norwich Road in Norwich Township for the report of a two-vehicle collision.

A transport truck and a passenger vehicle collided.

The lone occupant of the passenger vehicle, a 22 years-of-age resident of Simcoe was taken to hospital where they were pronounced deceased.

The lone occupant of the transport truck was uninjured.

Base Line remains closed at Thirteenth Concession Road and Caley Road. Norwich Road remains closed at West Quarter TownLine Road and Hanmer Line.

The investigation is ongoing. West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Unit (TIME) Team is on scene assisting Oxford OPP with the investigation.

If you have any information that can assist with the investigation, please contact Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested: Name Released

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to three separate incidents over the long weekend that have resulted in impaired driving related charges.

 On February 14, 2025, at approximately 3:15 a.m., members of Oxford OPP were dispatched to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Curry Road in the Township of South-West Oxford.

 As a result of the investigation, William WHITCROFT, a 33-years-old resident of Norfolk County has been charged with:

 ·      Operation While Impaired

·      Operation While Prohibited

·      Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

·      Flight From Peace Officer

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

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

On February 15, 2025, at approximately 8:10 a.m., members of Oxford OPP were dispatched to a report of a possible intoxicated driver on Thames Street in the Town of Ingersoll.

 As a result of the investigation, Kyle FRANKLIN, a 27-years-old resident of Ingersoll has been charged with:

 ·      Operation While Impaired

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance

 The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on April 1, 2025.

On February 15, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m. members of the Oxford OPP were called to a single vehicle collision on the westbound lanes of Highway 401 in the Township of South-West Oxford.

 As a result of the investigation, Mohammed BEELUT a 36-years-old resident of Belle River has been charged with:

·      Operation While Impaired

·      Operation While Impaired- Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

·      Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

 The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on March 25, 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.

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Mary FITZMORRIS Was Arrested Following Hit & Run

 (OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – One individual is facing multiple charges after failing to remain after a collision on Bell Street in the Town of Ingersoll.

 On February 9, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of a two-vehicle collision.

 Two passenger vehicles collided.

 As a result of the investigation, Mary FITZMORRIS, 64-years-old, of the Town of Ingersoll has been charged with:

·      Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

·      Operation While Impaired

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

·      Fail to Remain

·      Insecure Load

 No injuries were reported.

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on March 25, 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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Terry CLARK Was Arrested

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch, resulting in one person being arrested and criminally charged with impaired driving.

 On January 31, 2025, at approximately 7:15 p.m., members of Oxford OPP were dispatched to a report of a vehicle in the ditch, on the 21st Line in the Township of Zorra.

 As a result of the investigation, Terry CLARK, 64-years-old, of the Township of Zorra has been charged with:

 ·      Operation While Impaired

·      Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand

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

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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Isaack MARTENS Facing Numerous Charges

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – A report of a suspicious vehicle in the Township of Norwich has resulted in numerous charges and the arrest of one individual.

On Wednesday January 29, 2025, at approximately 6:40 p.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an address on Beaconsfield Road for the report of a suspicious vehicle.

Members of the West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine (K9) assisted Oxford OPP front line officers with locating and arresting one individual.

No injuries were reported.

As a result, Isaack MARTENS a 29-year-old resident of Port Burwell was charged with the following offences:

  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Flight From Peace Officer
  • Possession of Break In Instruments
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  • Drive While Under Suspension

The accused is being held for a bail hearing.

Police encourage everyone to be vigilant of suspicious people and vehicles in your neighbourhood. If you see something suspicious call police immediately.

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William GOW Facing Several Charges

 (OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – An individual is facing multiple charges after causing mischief in a parking lot in Ingersoll.

On January 25, 2025, at approximately 9:30 a.m., members from the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a mischief complaint on Thames Street in the Town of Ingersoll.

As a result of the investigation, William GOW, a 44-years-of-age resident of Ingersoll was charged with the following:

  • Public Mischief
  • Mischief – Damage to Property
  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation Motor Vehicle Without Insurance

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, located in Woodstock, on March 4, 2025.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive.

Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or *677.

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Pedestrian Collision

 (OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – A pedestrian was struck by a passenger vehicle in the Town of Tillsonburg.

On January 24, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., members from the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision on Broadway in the Town of Tillsonburg.

A 67 years-of-age pedestrian was struck while crossing the road.

The driver, a 36 years-of-age resident of Tillsonburg has been charged with Careless Driving.

The pedestrian sustained minor injuries.

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Claude RANCOURT – Impaired Driving

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Single-vehicle collision in Oxford County results in impaired charges.

On January 24, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members from the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision on Mall Road in the Township of Norwich.

No injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, Claude RANCOURT, a 51-years-of-age resident of Tillsonburg was charged with the following:

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

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, located in Woodstock, on March 4, 2025.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive.

Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or *677.

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72 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – A driver was arrested for impaired driving after their vehicle collided into a ditch on Highway 401 in South-West Oxford.

On January 23, 2024, at approximately 9:45 p.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 401, in South-West Oxford Township.

Gary WESTGARTH, a 72- year-old resident of London was charged with the following Criminal Code Offences:

·      Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

·      Operation While Impaired

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

The accused was released and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, located in Woodstock, on a later date.

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1 Horse Dead, 2 Sent To Hospital Following Drawn Carriage Collision

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – A collision in Norwich Township sent two individuals to hospital with serious injuries.

On Friday December 27, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to Oxford Road 13 for the report of a collision between a passenger vehicle and a horse drawn carriage.

The two occupants of the carriage were taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The lone occupant of the passenger vehicle was uninjured.

The horse died at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information that can assist with the investigation, please contact Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Vernon JACKSON – $51,000 Drug Bust

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police were on general patrol in Oxford County when they initiated a traffic stop which resulted in numerous drug related charges.

On November 27, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol in the Town of Ingersoll when they initiated a traffic stop on Culloden Road.

Upon further investigation, with the assistance of Oxford, Brant, Middlesex and Elgin Community Street Crime Units (CSCU) along with West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), police arrested and charged Vernon JACKSON, a 66-year-old resident of South-West Oxford with the following offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule III Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Over 30g Dried Cannabis in a Public Place
  • Possession of Illicit Cannabis
  • Possession of Cannabis for the Purpose of Selling
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance
  • Possession for the Purpose of Distributing

The combined estimated street value of the seized controlled substances is approximately $51000.

The accused was remanded into custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, located in Woodstock, on a later date.

The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information that can assist with the investigation, please contact Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Brandon BOULTON-MEREDITH – Drunk Driving

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police located and arrested an impaired driver while on patrol in the Town of Tillsonburg.

On November 26, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol in Tillsonburg when they encountered an impaired driver on Bidwell Street.

Brandon BOULTON-MEREDITH, a 35 years-of-age resident of Tillsonburg, was charged with the following charges:

  •              Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  •              Operation While Impaired
  •              Operation While Impaired -Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  •              Drive Motor Vehicle – No Licence

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Woodstock on January 7, 2025.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or *677.

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Another Pedestrian Collision

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – The Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a collision that occurred between a passenger vehicle and a pedestrian in Oxford County.

On Sunday November 10, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members from the Oxford detachment of the OPP along with Oxford County Fire Services and Oxford County Paramedic Services were called to a collision on King Street East in the Town of Ingersoll.

A passenger vehicle and a pedestrian collided resulting in the pedestrian being transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The lone occupant of the vehicle was uninjured.

Roads surrounding the collision were closed for a short time but have since re-opened.

The investigation is ongoing.

If you have any information that may help with the investigation including dash cam footage, please contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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Fatal Collision

 (OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – The Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently on scene of a two-vehicle collision in Norwich Township, that has claimed one life and sent four others to hospital.

On Tuesday October 22, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., members from the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Oxford County Fire Services and Oxford County Paramedic Services were called to the intersection of Base Line and New Road, in Oxford County, for the report of a collision.

A pickup truck and Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) collided. The driver of the SUV, a 28- years-of-age resident of Port Colborne was pronounced deceased on scene. The three other occupants were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The sole occupant of the pickup truck was also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Road closures are in effect at Base Line and Wendys Road, Base Line and Ninth Road, New Road and Swimming Pool Road and New Road and Highway 59. Roads are expected to be closed for several hours while Oxford OPP along with West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team (TIME) conduct the investigation.

If you have any information that may help with the investigation including dash cam footage, please contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Jason MCLEOD Was Arrested

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police located and arrested an impaired driver while on patrol in Norwich Township.

On Saturday October 19, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol in Norwich Township when they encountered an impaired driver on Mall Road.

Jason MCLEOD, a 45 years-of-age resident of Guelph-Eramosa Township, was charged with the following charges:

·                Drive While Under Suspension

·                Operation While Prohibited (two counts)

·                Operation While Impaired

·                Operation While Impaired -Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Woodstock on December 2, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or *677.