Woodstock Police briefs

Lee Griffi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Woodstock man charged with impaired driving and other charges

A 50-year-old Woodstock man is facing multiple charges following an impaired driving investigation on the evening of August 12.

Woodstock Police Service responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver at 9 p.m. Officers located the vehicle in the area of Upper Thames Drive. The driver failed to stop for police and was observed dangerously operating the vehicle before being arrested.

The accused has been charged with impaired driving, flight from a peace officer, dangerous driving, and driving a motor vehicle with an open container of liquor.

The male was released on an undertaking with a future court date. His driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

Three suspended drivers stopped in under two hours

Woodstock Police officers stopped three separate drivers for operating vehicles while their licences were suspended, all within less than two hours on the same day.

The stops occurred on Aug. 9 in the areas of Devonshire Avenue and Oxford Road 4. Additional charges included speeding, operating without insurance, and failing to display two licence plates. Two of the vehicles were impounded, and all drivers face upcoming court dates.

These incidents highlight the effectiveness of Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology, which helps officers quickly identify vehicles linked to suspended drivers, expired plates, or other offences, making our roads safer.

Driving while suspended is a serious offence that can result in significant fines, vehicle impoundment, and possible jail time.