Woodstock Police Briefs

Woodstock Police Inspector Jamie Taylor inspected a Navy League Cadet Corps on Saturday afternoon. (Woodstock Police photo)

Lee Griffi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Two arrested following threat investigation

Woodstock Police arrested and charged two males following an incident involving threats, weapons offences and drug trafficking.

Police responded to reports of an altercation at a residence on Vansittart Avenue at 1 a.m. on May 30. Two male suspects were reported to have attended the location where they allegedly pointed a firearm and a knife and threatened a victim.

Following an investigation, police arrested two males, a 24-year-old from London and a 39-year-old from Woodstock. They have both been charged with

The two males have been jointly charged with uttering death threats, pointing a firearm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. The Woodstock man has also been charged with two counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order, failing to comply with a probation order, possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

During the investigation, police say they seized a quantity of suspected fentanyl with an estimated street value of approximately $20,000 as well as a knife, a scale and Canadian currency believed to be proceeds of crime.

Both accused are being held in custody pending the outcome of a bail hearing.

Arrest made after indecent act in city parking lot

Police were called to a Norwich Avenue parking lot just before 10 p.m. on May 29 in response to a report of an indecent act.

Officers located a male in the driver’s seat of a parked vehicle while engaged in an act of public indecency. The 58-year-old London male was arrested and has been charged with committing an indecent act in a public place.

The accused was released from custody on an undertaking with conditions.

Police inspect local Navy League troop

Inspector Jamie Taylor had the honour of attending the 40th Annual Inspection of the Navy League

Cadet Corps Unicorn on May 31.

“It was a privilege to offer remarks and celebrate the dedication and achievements of these young cadets as they continue to build leadership skills, teamwork, and a strong sense of community. Congratulations to all cadets, officers, and volunteers for making this milestone event a success,” said Taylor.