Woodstock Police assist Brant OPP in weapons arrest

Lee Griffi, Editor

An incident that began in Burford ended in Woodstock with the arrest of a 33-year-old male.

Brant County Provincial Police said they responded to a report in Burford of a person being struck by a vehicle in the early morning hours of Feb. 12.

“The complainant advised that the driver also displayed a firearm. The weapon was not discharged, and no injuries were reported,” said police.

The suspect was located around 7:30 a.m. at an address on Huron Street in Woodstock. Members of the Woodstock Police Service attended and safely took the individual into custody.

A 33-year-old was transferred to Brant County OPP custody and was charged with assault with a weapon, pointing a firearm, possession of weapons for a dangerous purpose, careless Use of a firearm, dangerous driving, and driving while prohibited.

Police issued a shelter in place for the area around the Huron Street home from about 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. as they assisted in the arrest.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.