Woodstock Police Service briefs

Lee Griffi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Drug Investigation Leads to Arrest

Members of the Woodstock Police Service (WPS) Criminal Intelligence and Drugs Unit, with support from the Emergency Response Unit and Uniform Patrol, executed a search warrant at a residence on Perry Street on July 18.

Police say ten people were located at the home and taken into custody. Nine of them were released unconditionally but a 37-year-old Woodstock woman was arrested and charged with possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking. She was released on an undertaking with conditions.

“A quantity of suspected controlled substances was seized at the scene. The substances have been sent for analysis to confirm their composition. Additional charges may be pending based on the results of that analysis,” said a WPS press release.

Woodstock Police charge male following drug-impaired collision at Roth Park

A Woodstock man is facing an impaired driving charge following a single-vehicle collision at the Roth Park parking lot on the morning of July 22.

At approximately 6:30 a.m., police responded to a report of a vehicle that had collided with a guardrail. Based on the investigation, the driver was arrested, and a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) evaluation was conducted.

As a result, a 50-year-old Woodstock resident has been charged with impaired driving - alcohol and drugs. The individual was released on an undertaking with a future court date. In accordance with Ontario’s impaired driving laws, a 90-day licence suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment were issued.

“Drug-impaired driving poses a serious threat to public safety. The Woodstock Police Service maintains specially trained Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) who are certified to detect and evaluate impairment caused by drugs. These officers play a vital role in holding impaired drivers accountable and keeping our roads safe,” said a press release.

Woodstock teen faces charges after impaired driving collision

A 19-year-old Woodstock male is facing four charges following a collision in the early morning hours of July 19.

Woodstock Police Service responded to a vehicle collision in the area of Nellis Street just before 3 a.m. The incident resulted in a power outage and significant property damage. Officers located a heavily damaged vehicle that had struck multiple parked vehicles and roadside property.

A 19-year-old Woodstock male was arrested and charged with dangerous operation, impaired driving – alcohol and drugs, operation while impaired and having a blood alcohol level above zero as an impaired driver.

The accused was released with a future court date and was served a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and a 7-day vehicle impoundment under Ontario’s impaired driving laws.

Police are encouraging anyone who witnessed the incident to contact the Woodstock Police Service.