Ontario Provincial Police briefs

Police have released photos of two suspects in connection with an alleged distraction theft at the Ingersoll Mini Putt late last month. (OPP Photos).

Lee Griffi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Ingersoll disturbance leads to charges

An Ingersoll man is facing charges after a report of a disturbance at a home in the town.

Police were called to a Thames Street South residence on Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. and charged a 41-year-old male with assault with a weapon and uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.

The accused was released from custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on Dec. 9. No injuries were reported.

Ingersoll resident charged after 401 altercation

An Ingersoll man is facing an assault charge after a report of a disturbance on the side of the 401 in South-West Oxford Township.

Police were told two people were involved in an altercation and one suffered serious injuries. A 27-year-old male has been charged with assault causing bodily harm. He was released from custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock at a later date.

Mini putt targeted in distraction theft

Police are asking for the public's help following an alleged distraction theft at a business in Ingersoll.

Police responded to a report of a theft at the Ingersoll Mini Putt on Sept. 27 after unknown suspects entered the premises and took various items, including lawn maintenance tools. The theft took place between Sept. 21 and 27.

The Oxford OPP are seeking the public's assistance to identify the suspects involved in this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Fail to remain collision

Police are hoping for some help from the public after a fail to remain collision that left a motorcycle driver with serious injuries.

Members of the Oxford OPP, Oxford Emergency Medical Services and the Drumbo Fire Department responded to a report of a collision involving a motorcycle in the westbound lanes of the 401 on Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m.

The driver was transported to hospital and sustained serious injuries. It is alleged a blue pick-up truck, possibly a GMC Canyon or a Toyota Tacoma, caused the motorcycle to lose control before exiting the 401 at Oxford Road 29.

The investigation is ongoing, and the police are asking the driver who failed to remain at the scene to contact the Oxford Detachment of the OPP or Crime Stoppers.