Woodstock Police Service briefs

Lee Griffi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Charges laid following altercation with weapon

Employees at a business on Dundas Street discovered two individuals inside a vehicle belonging to the business on the morning of Jan. 8.

Police say the suspects were asked to leave the vehicle, and during this interaction, one male became aggressive and swung a knife toward one of the employees. After a short altercation, he fled the area.

Police located and arrested the male on a warrant shortly after and found a quantity of suspected fentanyl in his possession. A 34-year-old from Woodstock has been charged with assault with a weapon, Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Fentanyl) and two counts of failing to comply with a probation order.

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Multiple charges for city man after bust

A Woodstock man is facing multiple charges following a traffic-related investigation.

On Dec. 22, a Woodstock Police Service officer observed a vehicle being driven on Dundas Street by a suspended driver who was quickly arrested.

During the investigation, officers also located a quantity of a substance believed to be cocaine and ammunition inside the vehicle. Further investigation revealed the accused was bound by a probation order prohibiting possession of ammunition.

A 53-year-old male has been charged with driving while under suspension, Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine) and failing to comply with a probation order.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Impaired Driving Charge Laid Following Early-Morning Incident

Woodstock Police were called to a parking lot on Norwich Avenue early last Friday morning following a report of a male revving a vehicle for an extended period and appearing impaired. Officers located the vehicle with the driver slumped in the driver’s seat and the engine running.

A 54-year-old Woodstock man has been charged with impaired driving by alcohol and drugs and was released on an undertaking with conditions.

Theft and probation breach charges laid

Woodstock Police were called to a retail business on Norwich Avenue on Jan. 9 after loss prevention staff arrested a female for stealing merchandise. Police took custody of the female and charged a 32-year-old city woman with theft under $5,000 and two counts of failing to comply with a probation order. She was released from custody with a future court date.

Collision leads to charges

A Woodstock man is facing multiple charges following a collision on Vincent Street on Dec. 29.

Officers responded to a report of a vehicle that struck a parked car and when they arrived located the driver inside. Police say he was on existing court-ordered conditions not to operate or have care and control of a motor vehicle from two separate release orders. A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) evaluation confirmed the driver to be impaired by a drug.

A 45-year-old Woodstock male has been charged with two counts of failing to comply with a release order, impaired driving (alcohol and drugs), dangerous driving and failure or refusal to comply with a demand. The accused was held for a bail hearing.

Young city man charged after hit and run

A Woodstock man is facing charges following a motor vehicle collision.

Police responded to a report of a fail-to-remain collision in the area of Nellis Street on Dec. 21, where a vehicle had been struck from behind and the other vehicle fled the scene.

Police located the vehicle and the driver a short distance away thanks to help from the public. Further investigation revealed that the driver was under suspension.

A 21-year-old male from Woodstock has been charged with failing to remain and driving while under suspension.