Woodstock, ON – The Woodstock Police Service continues to focus on traffic enforcement and road safety throughout the community. Over the past week, officers laid several charges in five separate incidents involving suspended driving, dangerous driving behaviours, and related offences.
On March 3, 2026, at approximately 4:40 p.m., officers conducting general patrol stopped a vehicle in the area of Springbank Avenue and Alice Street after learning the owner had a suspended driver’s licence. The driver, a 32-year-old female of Woodstock, was charged with Driving While Under Suspension and Operate Motor Vehicle Without Insurance. The vehicle was towed.
Later that evening, at approximately 10:20 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Spencer Street and Butler Street. The driver, a 56-year-old female, was arrested and charged with Driving While Under Suspension. She was later released with a future court date.
On March 4, 2026, officers observed a prohibited driver operating a vehicle in the area of Clarke Street and Dundas Street. The driver, a 33-year-old male, resisted arrest when officers attempted to take him into custody. The male was charged with Driving While Prohibited, Driving While Under Suspension, and Resist Peace Officer. The vehicle involved was impounded for 45 days.
In another incident on March 7, 2026, shortly after 12:30 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle on Huron Street after recognizing the driver as a suspended driver. A 55-year-old female of Woodstock was charged with Driving While Under Suspension.
In the early hours of March 8, 2026, officers conducting speed enforcement on Dundas Street near Stafford Street observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The driver, a 23-year-old male, was charged with Stunt Driving and Speeding. His driver’s licence was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days in accordance with provincial legislation.
The Woodstock Police Service reminds drivers that operating a vehicle while suspended, uninsured, or engaging in dangerous driving behaviours can result in significant penalties, including vehicle impoundment, licence suspension, and court proceedings.
Woodstock Police remain committed to proactive enforcement to ensure the safety of all road users in the community.
The Woodstock Police Service would like to encourage anyone with information about this investigation to contact the Woodstock Police Service at 519-537-2323 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).