Police arrest fourth suspect after Woodstock assault and robbery

Police say this house on Pavey Street in Woodstock was the scene of an assault and armed robbery on Feb. 27. All four suspects are now in custody. (Lee Griffi Photo)

Lee Griffi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Arrest made in connection with robbery, outstanding warrant and drug-related offences

On Feb. 27, Woodstock Police investigated a robbery at a residence on Pavey Street in Woodstock. Three suspects were arrested shortly after the incident took place and a warrant was issued for the fourth.

On March 5, members of the Provincial Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) squad located and arrested the individual at large in Burlington. Police say a search of the woman turned up a significant quantity of suspected Fentanyl and Methamphetamine with an estimated street value of over $9,400.

The 38-year-old female from Woodstock has been charged with aggravated assault, forcible confinement, armed robbery and two counts of possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking. She is being held in custody for a bail hearing.

Police attended the home at 751 Pavey Street following reports of a male who had been assaulted and robbed of personal items. The victim sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was initially transported to Woodstock Hospital but was transferred to London Hospital for further treatment.

At this time, it is believed that the victim was targeted. As a precautionary measure, College Avenue Secondary School and Oliver Stephens Elementary schools were placed on a hold and secure status for the afternoon.three years, starting from the date the court imposes the penalty,” added Alliance Executive Director Tyler Tolton.