Oxford OPP Briefs

Thursday, 2 July 2020 14:41

Briefs include mischief and vehicle entry in Tillsonburg, a 22 year old charged with racing, possession and driving under suspension in SWOX on Canada Day and a Chevy Silverado stolen from a business on Ostrander Road.

TILLSONBURG - A 31 year old was from Tillsonburg has been charged with mischief after a patio door was destroyed on Lisgar Avenue.

Police were called to the home this morning at 2:45 in regards to a disturbance. Police were given a description of the suspect who smashed the door and located them nearby.

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

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SOUTH-WEST OXFORD - A 22 year old is going to have some pretty high insurance rates after getting stopped by Police in South-West Oxford on Canada Day.

Police say they caught the driver racing on the 401 on Wednesday night. The driver was also charged with the following:

- Possession of Schedule 1 Substance
- Driving Motor Vehicle With Liquor Readily Available
- Race a Motor Vehicle
- Driving While Under Suspension
- Novice Driver - B.A.C. Above Zero
- Class G1 Licence Holder-Unaccompanied by Qualified Driver
- Drive With Improper Headlights

The driver will incur a vehicle impoundment for seven days as well as an automatic licence suspension for seven days.

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

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SOUTH-WEST OXFORD - A grey 2009 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck was stolen from a business in South-West Oxford.

Police say someone entered the yard of the business on Ostrander Road sometime between Sunday and Tuesday.

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 - Oxford OPP are investigating a report of mischief on Avon Drive in Tillsonburg.

Police say that just before noon, someone broke into a GMC Sierra pickup truck that was parked at the home. The ignition was badly damaged and a pair of prescription sunglasses and a baseball hat were stolen from the truck.

Video surveillance footage was obtained and police are continuing to investigate.

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