(EAST-ZORRA TAVISTOCK, ON) – An individual from Oxford County is facing a charge of refusal following a traffic complaint.
On November 3, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a report of a possible impaired driver, on Highway 59, in the Township of East-Zorra Tavistock. Officers patrolled and subsequently located the vehicle.
Emanuel Rodrigues, 58-years-old, of Oxford County, has been charged with:
ยท Failure or refusal to comply with demand
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 6, 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.