Woodstock Police briefs

Lee Griffi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

City man charged after arrest in stolen vehicle investigation

A Woodstock man is facing several charges after police located and arrested him in a stolen vehicle.

On Oct. 4, officers observed a vehicle previously reported stolen being operated in the area of Norwich Avenue. Police conducted a traffic stop and took the suspect into custody. Through investigation, police alleged the vehicle had been stolen, the driver had a controlled substance and was operating while impaired.

The 26-year-old has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, possession of a Schedule I Substance, and impaired operation of a vehicle by drug. The accused was released on an undertaking with conditions.

Woodstock man arrested on outstanding warrants

A city man has been arrested and charged following the execution of outstanding warrants and the discovery of multiple pieces of identification belonging to other individuals.

Members of the Woodstock Police Service were conducting patrols in the area of Juliana Drive on Oct. 6 when they located a male known to be wanted on several outstanding warrants. During a search, police located several pieces of government-issued identification and a bank card that did not belong to the accused.

The 46-year-old was charged with two counts of possession of identity documents and was held in custody pending a court appearance.

Male Detained After Crossing Border Illegally

Woodstock Police responded to a report of a male observed near train tracks in the city on Oct. 7.

Officers located the individual and determined he had travelled into Canada without authorization. The male was unable to produce a valid identification and provided inconsistent information regarding his identity.

A 26-year-old man from South Dakota was transferred into the custody of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for immigration processing and return to the United States.

Woodstock man arrested following break and enter

Police have arrested and charged a man following a break-in and offences while in custody.

Police responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at a residence on Bower Hill Road on the evening of Oct. 9. The homeowner discovered a suspect inside the residence and contacted police. A suspect was located nearby.

A 33-year-old male from Brantford was arrested and charged with break and enter and committing an indictable offence. Police say while in custody the following day, the accused attempted to escape custody and assaulted a Special Constable. He faces additional charges of mischief and assaulting a peace officer.

He remains in custody.

Man charged following disturbance at restaurant

A Woodstock man has been charged following a disturbance and a series of offences that occurred at a Dundas Street restaurant.

Woodstock Police responded to a report of an intoxicated male causing a disturbance inside a restaurant on the night of Oct. 13.

Police allege the man had ordered and consumed alcohol without paying, interfered with business operations, and engaged in behaviour deemed indecent in a public setting. He was taken into custody without incident.

A 28-year-old male from Woodstock has been charged with fraud, mischief and committing an indecent act. He was released on an undertaking with a future court date.