OPP Briefs

Monday, 2 November 2020 16:35

Briefs include mischief in Tillsonburg, a 19 year old charged with impaired driving after a crash on La Salette Road, Power tools stolen from a construction site in Tillsonburg and a pickup truck stolen in Delhi.

OTTERVILLE - A 19 year old from Norfolk County has been charged with impaired driving after a crash on La Salette Road near Otterville.

Police say the young driver veered into oncoming traffic just after midnight early Sunday morning. He then lost control of the vehicle, hit the ditch, before coming to a rest on a tree.

The driver and 18-year old passenger, both of Norfolk County, were able to safely escape from the vehicle and suffered minor injuries.

The driver was arrested and charged for impaired driving

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TILLSONBURG - Several power tools were stolen from a construction site on Rolph Street in Tillsonburg.

The OPP were called on Saturday afternoon and determined the break and enter happened sometime over night. The building, which is currently under construction, had an exterior door damaged in order for the culprit(s) to gain entry. Once inside, several power tools were removed.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Oxford County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or submit an online tip at www.oxfordcrimestoppers.com where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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TILLSONBURG - A 43 year old man from Brownsville has been charged with mischief.

Police say the man was peering into parked vehicles on Broadway Street in Tillsonburg on Friday afternoon. The man also apparently broke a window at a local business.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock at a later date.

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DELHI - A black 2006 Dodge Dakota pickup truck has been stolen from a home on Ann Street in Delhi.

Police say the theft happened sometime between late Friday night and Saturday morning.

The Norfolk County OPP is continuing to investigate and is seeking the public's assistance with this investigation. If anyone has any information they are being asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.