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Jonathan WALL – Impaired Driving

 (TILLSONBURG, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment arrested an impaired All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) operator, while on general patrol.

On August 25, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m., members of Oxford OPP initiated a traffic stop on Lisgar Avenue in the Town of Tillsonburg.

As a result of the investigation, Jonathan WALL, a 23-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 14, 2025.

Impaired driving means operating any vehicle while your ability to do so has been compromised by consuming alcohol, drugs or a combination. Impaired driving laws also apply to those operating boats, snowmobiles, off-road vehicles, aircraft and railway equipment.

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Jeremy OVERBEEK – Drunk Driving

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

On August 24, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., members of Oxford OPP initiated a traffic stop on Concession Street in the Town of Tillsonburg.

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

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

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

No amount of alcohol or drugs is safe to consume prior to operating a vehicle. Drive Smart, Drive Safe, Drive Sober.

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Joseph KNELSEN Facing Numerous Charges

 (TILLSONBURG, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment responded to a suspected impaired driver after an officer detected concerning driving behaviour, while on foot patrol, in the Town of Tillsonburg.

On August 10, 2025, at approximately 9:40 p.m., members of Oxford OPP identified a suspected impaired driver on Bloomer Street in the Town of Tillsonburg.

As a result of the investigation, Joseph KNELSEN, a 22-year-old resident of Port Rowan, has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 plus
  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Fail to Stop for Red Light
  • Having Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available
  • Having Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – No Mudguards
  • Fail to Properly Wear Seatbelt

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

Driving while intoxicated not only impacts your life, but it can also impact the lives of everyone around you. Drive smart, drive safe, drive sober.

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Anthony WALL – Drunk Driving

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

On August 8, 2025, at approximately 6:50 p.m., members of Oxford OPP were dispatched to a collision on Vienna Road, just south of Highway 3, in the Town of Tillsonburg.

As a result of the investigation, Anthony WALL, a 30-year-old resident of Tillsonburg, has been charged with:

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

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on September 2, 2025.

Driving while intoxicated not only impacts your life, but it can also impact the lives of everyone around you. Drive smart, drive safe, drive sober.

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20 Year Old Arrested – Details Released

 (TILLSONBURG, 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 26, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m., members of Oxford OPP were dispatched to a collision at the intersection of Oxford Street and Tillson Avenue.

As a result of the investigation, Luke DEMAITER, a 20-year-old resident of Tillsonburg, has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 plus
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Young Driver BAC Above 0
  • Mischief

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

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18 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving Charge

 (TILLSONBURG, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment responded to a traffic complaint, resulting in one person being charged with impaired driving.

On June 22, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., members of Oxford OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint on Dogwood Drive in the Town of Tillsonburg.

As a result of the investigation, Preston PARKINS, an 18-year-old resident of the Town of Tillsonburg, has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 plus
  • Operate Vehicle with Open Container of Alcohol
  • Novice Driver BAC Above Zero

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on July 29, 2025.

Calling 911 for suspected impaired drivers can save lives. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911. Together we can help keep our roadways safe.

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Derek D’ARCY Arrested Following Break & Enter

 (TILLSONBURG, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment responded to a call from a concerned citizen about a suspected break and enter in the Town of Tillsonburg.

On June 15, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., members of Oxford OPP were dispatched to a suspected break and enter on North Street in Tillsonburg.

Upon further investigation it was learned that two locations had been entered.

As a result of the investigation two individuals, Derek D’ARCY a 37- year-old resident of Tillsonburg and Amanda STARLING a 39 -year-old resident of Norfolk County were arrested and charged with the following offences:

·      Break and Enter – Dwelling House, with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence

·      Break and Enter – Place, with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence

·      Theft Under $5000 (two counts)

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 (two counts)

STARLING was also charged with Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

A key and approximately $2000 in Canadian currency were the items stolen and have since been recovered.

The OPP is committed to safety for everyone in our communities. If you see something suspicious, please call 911.

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BUICK Arrested For Drunk Driving

 (TILLSONBURG, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment responded to a traffic complaint, resulting in one person being charged with impaired driving.

On June 9, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of Oxford OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint on Broadway in the Town of Tillsonburg.

As a result of the investigation, Crystal BUICK, a 48-year-old resident of the Town of Tillsonburg, has been charged with:

•        Dangerous Operation

•        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 22, 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 or *677 from a cell phone.

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Ana TIMOFTE – Drunk Driving

 (TILLSONBURG, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment conducted a traffic stop in the Town of Tillsonburg, resulting in one person being charged with impaired driving.

On June 2, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of Oxford OPP conducted a traffic stop on Tillson Ave. in Tillsonburg.

As a result of the investigation, Ana TIMOFTE, 50-years-old, of Clear Creek, has been charged with:

•        Operation While Impaired – Alcohol

•        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 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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John Hopkins Was Arrested For Drunk Driving

(TILLSONBURG, ON) – An individual from Port Rowan is facing impaired driving-related charges after a vehicle stop in the Town of Tillsonburg.

On April 12, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were conducting general patrol in the Town of Tillsonburg, around Simcoe Street and conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act (HTA) violation.

John Hopkins, 47-years-old, of Port Rowan, 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 May 27, 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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Ashley Swick Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(TILLSONBURG, ON) – An individual is facing multiple charges after a stolen vehicle was located, in the Town of Tillsonburg.

On April 12, 2025, at approximately 7:45 p.m., members from the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment observed a stolen vehicle in the Town of Tillsonburg on Broadway Street. Police were able to stop the vehicle and speak with the driver.

Ashley Swick, 38-year-old of Shedden, has been charged with:  

·      Operation while impaired – Drugs

·      Possession of a schedule I Substance – Cocaine

·      Possession of a schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

·      Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000

·      Fail to comply with probation order – Two counts

Additionally, the accused was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Obstruct plate

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·      Drive motor vehicle – No licence

·      Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates

A quantity of suspected fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine were also seized.

The accused was held for a bail hearing. The accused has since been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on May 13, 2025. 

If you have any information that may be helpful, please call the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000. 

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Carolyn Verbakel – Drunk Driving

(TILLSONBURG, ON) – An individual from Tillsonburg is facing impaired driving-related charges stemming from a collision that occurred on Lisgar Avenue in the Town of Tillsonburg.

On March 5, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment were dispatched to Lisgar Avenue in the Town of Tillsonburg for a report of a single vehicle, motor vehicle collision.  

Officers attended and spoke to the lone occupant of the vehicle.

Carolyn Verbakel, 61-years-old, of the Town of Tillsonburg, has been charged with:  

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol

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

·      Dangerous Operation

There were no reported injuries because of this collision.

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 April 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 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Audrey Armstrong – Drunk Driving

(TILLSONBURG, ON) – An individual from Mount Elgin is facing impaired driving-related charges after officers were flagged down by a concerned bystander in the Town of Tillsonburg.

On March 4, 2025, at approximately 9:20 a.m., members of the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were conducting general patrol in the Town of Tillsonburg when they were notified by a concerned bystander of a possible impaired driver.  

Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

Audrey Armstrong, 59-years-old, of Mount Elgin, 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 April 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 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