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Woodstock Police Address Open-Air Drug Use in Downtown Core
Woodstock, ON – The Woodstock Police Service (WPS) continues to respond to community concerns regarding open-air drug use in the downtown core. On August 19, 2026, members of the WPS Street Crime Unit and Uniform Patrol conducted targeted enforcement in the downtown area in response to concerns from residents, businesses and community members. At approximately…
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Woodstock Police Lay Charges in Separate Driving Investigations
Woodstock, ON – On Friday, July 31, 2026, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the Woodstock Police Service responded to a driving complaint involving a vehicle allegedly travelling at an extremely high rate of speed and nearly striking a pedestrian. Officers located the vehicle in the area of Adelaide Street and Victoria Street North and conducted a…
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Four Drivers Charged Following Separate Impaired Driving Investigations
Woodstock, ON – On Friday, July 17, 2026, at approximately 10:45 a.m., members of the Woodstock Police Service responded to a residence in the area of Nellis Street regarding a dispute. Police were advised that a male had left the area before officers arrived. While officers were at the scene, the male returned. He was…
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Two Drivers Charged with Impaired Operation in Separate Incidents
Woodstock, ON – On Saturday, July 11, 2026, at approximately 2:45 a.m., members of the Woodstock Police Service, Woodstock Fire Department and Oxford County Paramedic Services responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision in the area of Waterloo Street. Police located a damaged vehicle after it had struck a street sign and collided with…
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Multiple Arrests and Drug Seizures Following Downtown Complaints
Woodstock, ON – Following numerous complaints from members of the public regarding suspected drug use and trafficking, particularly in and around Woodstock’s downtown core, the Woodstock Police Service has conducted a series of enforcement initiatives resulting in multiple arrests, charges and drug seizures. On Thursday, July 2, 2026, members of the Woodstock Police Service Street…
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Woodstock Police Service Launches Next Generation 9-1-1
Woodstock, ON – On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the Woodstock Police Service will officially launch Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1), marking an important step forward in emergency communications and public safety for the Woodstock community. NG9-1-1 is a major upgrade to Canada’s emergency communication network and is designed to improve how residents connect with emergency services…
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Impaired Driving Charges Laid Following Citizen Report
Woodstock, ON – On Sunday, June 28, 2026, at approximately 9 p.m., police responded to a report of a vehicle being driven erratically in the area of Norwich Avenue and Pattullo Avenue. Officers located the vehicle a short time later parked at a residence on Caen Avenue with a male in the driver’s seat who…
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Motorcyclist Charged Following Collision in Woodstock School Zone
Woodstock, ON – On Saturday, June 27, 2026, at approximately 1 p.m., police responded to the area of Warwick Street and Cambridge Street for a reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Multiple people witnessed a motorcycle travelling on Warwick Street at a high rate of speed in a school zone. The driver lost control…
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Drug Possession Charge Laid Following Traffic Stop
Woodstock, ON – On Thursday, June 25, 2026, at approximately 11 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a rental vehicle on College Avenue. During the investigation, police identified a passenger in the vehicle and determined that he was wanted on outstanding warrants held by other police services. The male was placed under arrest.…
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Charges Laid Following Assault at Woodstock Business
Woodstock, ON – On Thursday, June 25, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m., police were contacted regarding an assault that had occurred at a business on Dundas Street in Woodstock. Investigation determined that a male attended the front entrance of the business, despite previously being trespassed from the property. While at the entrance, the male allegedly…
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Charges Laid Following Theft from Vehicle and Unauthorized Credit Card Use
Woodstock, ON – On Sunday, June 21, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., police received a report of a wallet being stolen from a vehicle parked at a business on Houser’s Lane in Woodstock. Investigation determined that an individual had allegedly entered the vehicle and removed a wallet containing cash, bank cards, identification, and other personal…
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UPDATE: Charges Laid Following Bomb Threat Investigation at Springbank Public School
Woodstock, ON – The Woodstock Police Service has concluded its investigation into a bomb threat directed at Springbank Public School on April 29, 2026. As previously reported, shortly after 11:00 a.m. on April 29, 2026, police were notified of a bomb threat at the school. Officers responded immediately and conducted a thorough search of the…
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