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OPP arrest driver for impaired
On Sept. 10, while on patrol, Oxford arrested a driver on Lisgar Avenue, Tillsonburg after the vehicle caught their attention.
A traffic stop was conducted and upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent he had consumed alcohol.
The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
As a result of the investigation, a 27-year-old Tillsonburg man was charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus).
He is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock at a later date.
Motorcycle stolen from Norwich garage
On Sept. 7, Oxford OPP received a report of a stolen vehicle from an address on Stover Street, Norwich.
Investigation found that someone had entered an insecure garage where an off-road motorcycle was secured by padlock and chains. The padlocks were damaged, and the motorcycle was removed. The stolen vehicle is described as a 2005 black-and-red coloured Honda CRF250R.
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 $2,000.
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