Oxford OPP briefs

Lee Griffi, Editor

SWOX man facing drug charges following execution of search warrant

A search warrant in South-West Oxford Township led to the seizure of illegal drugs, property of crime and the arrest of a local.

Members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Region Tactics and Rescue Unit, West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region Canine, Brant, Middlesex, Norfolk, Huron and Elgin Community Street Crime Units (CSCU) assisted in an investigation led by the Oxford OPP CSCU.

There was an increased police presence on Robinson Road during the early morning hours of March 24 while OPP executed the search warrant, where an arrest was made without incident.

A 56-year-old resident of South-West Oxford has been charged with the following offences:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking - Cocaine

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking - Opioid

• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

The accused is currently being held in custody awaiting a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock.

The execution of the search warrant resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs with an estimated potential street value of approximately $80,000, along with $4,000 in Canadian currency.

"The possession and distribution of illegal substances in Oxford County is not only illegal, but also unsafe. Individuals who commit these types of crimes are putting the health and safety of small communities at risk. I am very proud of the dedication and teamwork that were demonstrated during this investigation," said Oxford OPP Detachment Commander Tony Hymers.

Plattsville man charged after collision

A single-vehicle collision resulted in minor injuries and impaired driving charges.

On March 22, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Police came across a vehicle in a ditch while on general patrol on Oxford Road 29 at 10:30 p.m. on March 22.

Police say the 27-year-old driver sustained minor injuries and was charged with dangerous and impaired driving. He has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in a Woodstock courtroom on May 5.

Police searching for driver after failing to remain at collision

Police are looking to identify a driver from a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision.

Police received several reports of a two-vehicle collision in the eastbound lanes of Highway 401, near Mill Street, in South-West Oxford Township on March 22, around 4:55 p.m.

A white pick-up truck struck a blue SUV. Police have identified the driver of the truck and are looking to identify the driver of the SUV.

Police are asking anyone who may have information, including video surveillance, to contact them at 1-888-310-1122 and reference occurrence E260379170.

Under the Highway Traffic Act, every driver must remain at the scene of a collision and exchange information, offer assistance and/or report to police, depending on the severity of the collision.