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Woodstock Police Lay Charges Following Arson Incident
Woodstock, ON – On Monday, April 20, 2026, the Woodstock Police Service responded alongside the Woodstock Fire Department and Oxford County Paramedic Services to a residence on Finkle Street in Woodstock for a report of a person suffering burn injuries. The injured individual was transported to hospital for treatment. The investigation determined that multiple individuals…
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Bomb Threat at Woodstock School Unfounded
Woodstock, ON – On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, shortly after 11:00 a.m., the Woodstock Police Service was notified of a bomb threat at Springbank Public School on Sprucedale Road in Woodstock. Officers responded to the school and conducted a search of the premises. No suspicious items were located, and the report was determined to be…
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Multiple Arrests, Firearms and Drugs Seized Following Woodstock Police Street Crime Unit Investigations
Woodstock, ON – The Woodstock Police Service Street Crime Unit (SCU) commenced a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act investigation after observing drug trafficking activity in Woodstock under Project Eldorado. On April 23, 2026, as a result of the investigation, members of the SCU, with assistance from the Woodstock Police Service Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and…
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Woodstock Youth Arrested Following Hate-Motivated Assault
Woodstock, ON – On April 22, 2026, at approximately 11:35 a.m., the Woodstock Police Service responded to reports of a disturbance in the area of Turtle Island School on Knights Lane, Woodstock. The investigation determined that a youth unprovokedly assaulted an elderly individual who was walking on a sidewalk. The youth targeted the victim based…
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Recent Traffic Enforcement Incidents
Woodstock Police Charge Driver Following Fail to Remain and Impaired Driving InvestigationWoodstock, ON – On March 31, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Woodstock Police Service responded to a report of a fail to remain collision at a business located on Norwich Avenue.A complainant reported that their vehicle was struck by a vehicle in a parking…
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Woodstock Man Charged in Internet Child Exploitation Investigation
Woodstock, ON – A Woodstock man is facing multiple charges following an Internet child exploitation investigation conducted by the Woodstock Police Service. As a result of a preliminary investigation, members of the Woodstock Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit and Criminal Investigations Branch, with assistance from the Ontario Provincial Police Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, arrested…
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UPDATE: Woodstock Police Continue Investigation into Suspicious Death
Woodstock, ON – The Woodstock Police Service is continuing to investigate the death of a 24-year-old male at a residence in the area of Dundas Street and Bexley Street. The circumstances surrounding the death are considered suspicious due to foul play. At this time, there is no known risk to public safety. Police are asking…
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Two Charged Following Firearm Incident in Woodstock
Woodstock, ON –Two individuals are facing multiple criminal charges following a firearms incident that occurred in the City of Woodstock. On March 9, 2026, at approximately 9 p.m., Woodstock Police Service responded to a report of a suspected firearm discharge into a residence in the area of Frontenac Crescent. Officers attended the scene and initiated…
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Woodstock Police Lay Multiple Charges in Traffic Enforcement Incidents
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…
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Woodstock Police Arrest Two Following Drug Trafficking Investigation
Woodstock, ON – In early 2026, the Woodstock Police Service Street Crime Unit (SCU), formerly known as the Criminal Intelligence & Drug Enforcement Unit, began an investigation into the trafficking of illegal drugs within the City of Woodstock. On March 4, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers arrested a 51-year-old female and a 40-year-old male,…
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Multiple Charges Laid Following Attempted Vehicle Theft and Construction Equipment Incident
Woodstock, ON – Woodstock Police Service has charged a 28-year-old male following two separate incidents that occurred on January 13, 2026, in the City of Woodstock. On January 13, 2026, police were contacted by a driving instructor who reported that an unknown male entered the driver’s seat of his vehicle and attempted to take it…
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Theft and Probation Breach Charges Laid Following Retail Incident
Woodstock, ON – On January 9, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Woodstock Police were called to a retail business on Norwich Avenue after loss prevention staff arrested a female for stealing merchandise. Police took custody of the female from loss prevention staff. As a result, a 32-year-old female of Woodstock has been charged with: The…
