Category: Tillsonburg

(TILLSONBURG, ON) – Members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Brant and Norfolk Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) assisted in an investigation led by the Oxford OPP CSCU. The search warrant resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and offence-related property, from a residence in Tillsonburg.

On February 18th, 2026, at approximately 5:00 a.m., police arrested one individual in relation to a search warrant on Venison Street, in the Town of Tillsonburg.

As a result of the investigation, Willa CARRIER a 57-year-old resident of Tillsonburg has been charged with the following offences:

• Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine,
• Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine,
• Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid
• Obstruct Peace Officer
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice, in Woodstock, on May 12, 2026.

 (TILLSONBURG, ON) – A driver is facing multiple charges after they crashed their vehicle in the Town of Tillsonburg.

At approximately 11:50 p.m., on February 13, 2026, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford detachment, were called to a single-vehicle collision on Quarter Town Line in the Town of Tillsonburg.

As a result of the investigation, Dillon OUTERBRIDGE, a 22-year-old resident of Tillsonburg, 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.

 (TILLSONBURG, ON) – A driver is facing multiple charges after being arrested in a parking lot in the Town of Tillsonburg.

At approximately 3:00 p.m., on February 8, 2026, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford detachment, were called to a parking lot on Hardy Street, for the report of a possible impaired driver.

As a result of the investigation, Sheldon PAULMERT, a 33-year-old resident of Tillsonburg, was charged with:

• Operation While Impaired
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance (two counts)
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice, in Woodstock, on March 24, 2026.

If you see something suspicious in your community, please contact police. Your call could save a life. In an emergency, please dial 911. You can also call OPP at 1-888-310-1122 to be put in contact with our Communications Centre.

 (TILLSONBURG, ON) – A driver is facing multiple charges after members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment, detected and arrested a dangerous driver in the Town of Tillsonburg.

At approximately 12:20 a.m., on February 1, 2026, a member from Oxford OPP detected a vehicle being driven dangerously on Broadway in Tillsonburg.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher VANKASTEREN, a 37-year-old resident of La Salette, has been charged with:

• Operation While Impaired
• Failure/Refusal to Comply with Demand
• Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
• Careless Driving
• Fail to Remain
• Drive Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available

 The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice, in Woodstock, on March 31, 2026.

 (TILLSONBURG, 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 January 31, 2026, at approximately 5:45 p.m., Oxford OPP responded to a report of a driver who appeared to be intoxicated.

As a result of the investigation, Susana REMPEL, a 28-year-old resident of Tillsonburg, has been charged with:

• 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 March 17, 2026.

(TILLSONBURG, ON) – Members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two individuals after investigating a series of shoplifting incidents that occurred between January 28, 2026, and January 29, 2026, at a shopping centre on Broadway.

On January 29th, 2026, police located and charged two suspects for shoplifting from multiple businesses.

As a result of the investigation, James PORCHAK, a 45-year-old resident of Tillsonburg has been charged with the following offences:

• Theft Under $5000 (four counts)
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order (five counts)

Dustin VANHAVERBEKE, a 35-year-old resident of Tillsonburg has also been charged with the following offences:

• Theft Under $5000
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order (four counts)

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

(TILLSONBURG, ON) – On January 19, 2026, at approximately 10:30 p.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of an individual causing mischief to a business on Tillson Ave. in the Town of Tillsonburg.

As a result of the investigation Ronald LUCIER, a 49-year-old resident of Tillsonburg, was charged with the following offences:

• Mischief Under $5000
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

There were no injuries reported.

The accused remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

(SOUTH-WEST OXFORD, ON) – An individual from the Tillsonburg is facing a charge and a licence suspension after being stopped by police.

On November 17, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle on Plank Line, near Ostrander for Highway Traffic Act offences.

Upon stopping the vehicle, police determined the driver was exhibiting signs of alcohol impairment. Results from an Alcohol Screening Device produced an alert, leading to a warn-range suspension and a $250 fine.

A 3-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) was initiated as per statute.

Tawyna Allishaw, 46-years-old, of Tillsonburg, is charged with:

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on December 16, 2025.

(TILLSONBURG, ON) – An individual from the Tillsonburg is facing impaired driving related charges following a proactive traffic stop.

On November 9, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were conducting general patrol around Plank Line and Quarter Town Line, in the Town of Tillsonburg. A traffic stop was conducted after a vehicle was observed driving erratically.

Linh-Duy Nguyen, 62-years-old, of Tillsonburg, 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 December 18, 2025.

(TILLSONBURG, ON) – An individual from Tillsonburg is facing impaired driving related charges following a traffic complaint.

On November 1, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a report of a possible impaired driver, on Broadway Road in the Town of Tillsonburg. Officers patrolled and subsequently located the vehicle.

Daryl Pittock, 59-years-old, of Tillsonburg, has been charged with:

·      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 December 30, 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.