Oxford OPP briefs

Oxford OPP have released this photo of a male suspect wanted in connection with a break and enter at an Ingersoll business on Jan. 26. (OPP Photo)

Quebec man facing charges

A Quebec motorist has been charged after police observed a vehicle travelling without its lights on.

At 11:30 p.m. on Jan. 26, members of the Oxford OPP were conducting traffic enforcement on the 401 near Ingersoll when officers observed the vehicle.

Officers stopped the driver over, and further investigation revealed that the vehicle was reported stolen. The driver was also found to be impaired by alcohol.

A 35-year-old male from Victoriaville, Quebec, has been charged with impaired driving, dangerous driving, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, having care or control of a vehicle or boat with Cannabis readily available, having care or control of a vehicle or boat with an open container of liquor and driving without proper lighting.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and has since been released from custody. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on Feb. 17.

Hit and run leads to charges

A driver who failed to remain at the scene of a collision is facing multiple charges.

Police received several calls regarding a two-vehicle collision on Canterbury Street in Ingersoll on the evening of Jan. 14. It was reported that one of the drivers failed to remain at the scene.

Thanks to the immediate calls from the public, police were able to locate and arrest a 42-year-old from Strathroy and charge him with dangerous driving, failure/refusal to comply with a demand, failing to remain at a collision and failing to report a collision.

No injuries reported and the accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in a Woodstock courtroom at a later date.

Photo of suspect released following Ingersoll theft

The Oxford Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the public's assistance following a report of a break and enter.

Police responded to a report of a theft from a business on Thames Street South at 1 a.m. on Jan. 26, where an unknown suspect or suspects broke in and took various items.

Through investigation, police obtained surveillance footage of a possible person or persons of interest.

The Oxford OPP are seeking the public's assistance to identify the person of interest involved in this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and reference report number E260111376. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).