Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Woodstock, ON – The Woodstock Police Service has charged a 42-year-old Kitchener man with impaired driving offences following a report from a concerned member of the public.
On October 16, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m., police responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the area of Main Street in Woodstock. The caller reported an occupant inside a vehicle who was suspected of being impaired.
Officers arrived on scene and arrested the driver for impaired operation.
Breath tests subsequently revealed a blood alcohol concentration approximately four times the legal limit.
As a result of the investigation, a 42-year-old male from Kitchener has been charged with:
- Operation While Impaired – Alcohol
- Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)
The accused’s driver’s licence was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded. He was subsequently released on an undertaking.
The Woodstock Police Service thanks the concerned member of the public who reported the suspected impaired driver. Public awareness and timely reporting play an important role in helping police identify impaired drivers and prevent potentially serious collisions.
The Woodstock Police Service would like to encourage anyone with information about these investigations to contact the Woodstock Police Service at 519-537-2323 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).