Woodstock Police Service
615 Dundas St n4s1e1 Woodstock, ON, Canada

Hey Woodstock Fire Department.... how are your Movember Mustaches coming in? We want to challenge you to a mustache off! At the end of the month show us your mo's and lets let our social media friends decide who can grow the better mo! #Movember #mustache

***MEDIA RELEASE: Impaired Driver*** Woodstock, ON (November 25, 2020) Woodstock Police charge Hamilton male with impaired driving after the driver nearly collided with a marked police vehicle. On November 24, 2020 at approximately 1:10 AM, Woodstock Police were on general patrol in a marked police vehicle in the area of Roth Park. While patrolling, Woodstock Police had to swerve to avoid being struck by an oncoming vehicle in the area of Highland Drive. ... As a result Woodstock Police conducted a routine traffic stop and a 59-year-old Hamilton male was arrested and charged with Operation While Impaired Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus). The Woodstock Police Service would like to encourage anyone having information about this investigation or any other investigations to contact the Woodstock Police Service at 519-537-2323 or Crime Stoppers 421-TIPS (8477) or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

***MEDIA RELEASE*** 1. Break, Enter, Theft 2. Shoplifting Arrest 3. Stolen Motorized Scooter... 4. Animal Safety Advisory Woodstock, ON (November 18, 2020) *Break, Enter, Theft* Woodstock Police responded to a report of a break and enter in the area of Berwick Street sometime overnight between Sunday, November 15 and Monday, November 16, 2020. Unknown suspects broke in to a shed on the property and reportedly stole a generator. The Woodstock Police Service would like to encourage anyone having information about this investigation or any other investigations to contact the Woodstock Police Service at 519-537-2323 or Crime Stoppers 421-TIPS (8477) or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). *Shoplifting Arrest* On Monday, November 16, 2020 at approximately 9:00 AM, a male attended a business in the area of Springbank Avenue and Devonshire Avenue in the City of Woodstock and left the business with a cart load of product without paying. Upon further investigation, Woodstock Police arrested and charged a 35-year-old Woodstock male with the following: Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order Theft Under $5000 Shoplifting Fail to Comply with Probation Order *Stolen Motor Scooter* Sometime between 6:50 AM and 8:10 AM on Monday, November 16, 2020 a red motorized scooter was taken from a parking lot in the area of Dundas Street and Kent Street in the City of Woodstock. The Woodstock Police Service would like to encourage anyone having information about this investigation or any other investigations to contact the Woodstock Police Service at 519-537-2323 or Crime Stoppers 421-TIPS (8477) or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). *Animal Safety* Woodstock, ON (November 18, 2020) Woodstock Police are advising pet owners to keep a close eye on their animals while out for walks in the city. Woodstock Police received a report that a dog passed away on November 11, 2020 and test results came back advising the animal died as a result of narcotics consumption. The pet owner believes their dog consumed narcotics or drug paraphernalia while out for a walk.

***MEDIA RELEASE: Stolen Vehicle*** Woodstock, ON (November 24, 2020) - Woodstock Police are looking for a vehicle that was reportedly stolen sometime over the weekend from a business parking lot. Woodstock Police responded to reports of a stolen black 2008 Volkswagen Beetle convertible from a parking lot in the area of Springbank Avenue N between Dundas Street and Nellis Street in the City of Woodstock. The vehicle was taken sometime between Friday November 20, 2020 at appr...oximately 6:00 PM and Sunday, November 22, 2020. If anyone has information about this stolen vehicle investigation or any other investigations to contact the Woodstock Police Service at 519-537-2323 or Crime Stoppers 421-TIPS (8477) or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

#WPSTraffic partnered with the MTO and Ontario Provincial Police - West Region's Highway Safety Division to complete at two day Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Blitz. Over the course of the two day blitz, 22 Commercial Motor Vehicles were inspected and of those 22, 7 were taken out of service. 9 charges were lade and 14 warnings were issued. #KeepingOurRoadsSafe #TrafficSafety

***MEDIA RELEASE: Fill-A-Cruiser*** Woodstock, ON (November 24, 2020) The Woodstock Police Service Auxiliary Unit is gearing up for the 12th Annual Fill-A-Cruiser Holiday Food Drive event. This annual event is held at Sobeys (379 Springbank Ave. N) in the City of Woodstock. The public is invited to purchase $10 pre-made bags of food, purchase or provide their own non-perishable food items, or make a cash donation to the local Salvation Army foodbank. ... This year, the Fill-A-Cruiser event will take place on December 12, 2020 from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The pre-sale of pre-made bags of food and the acceptance of cash donations will begin at Sobeys on November 25, 2020. In 2018, the community filled 11 cruisers and 9 in 2019. This year’s goal is to beat 2018’s success and fill 12 cruisers. The Woodstock Police Service and the Auxiliary Unit appreciates the community’s generosity to support their community during a particularly difficult year.

***UPDATE: This Generator has been recovered by OPP (Brant) and returned to the owner.

Follow the link below for safe Trick or Treat practices courtesy of Southwestern Public Health

**Public Health Opioid Advisory** Consider getting a Naloxone kit from a local pharmacy or Southwestern Public Health.

***MEDIA RELEASE: Recovered Stolen Vehicle*** Woodstock, ON (November 16, 2020) On Sunday, November 15th, 2020 Woodstock Police were notified by the Ontario Provincial Police of a vehicle reported stolen. Approximately 45 minutes later at roughly 11:25 PM Woodstock Police located and recovered the vehicle abandoned in a parking lot on Mill Street near Clarke Road in the City of Woodstock. The Woodstock Police Service would like to encourage anyone having information about this investigation or any other investigations to contact the Woodstock Police Service at 519-537-2323 or Crime Stoppers 421-TIPS (8477) or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

*** MEDIA RELEASE: Suspicious Driver Approaching Female Pedestrians *** Woodstock, ON (October 15, 2020) Woodstock Police are looking for information to help identify a suspicious person in a vehicle approaching, following and offering rides to female pedestrians yesterday in two separate incidents. On Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at approximately 12:30 PM, a female pedestrian was reportedly approached by an unknown male driver on Broadway Street between Dundas and Queen St...reets. The driver pointed to the pedestrian as he drove by, then circled back around and pulled up to the pedestrian offering to give her a ride. Woodstock Police received a similar report the same day of another female being followed by a male in a blue truck in the area of Dundas and Wellington Streets at approximately 12:40 PM. The male driver reportedly stopped 5-7 times to ask the female pedestrian if she needed a ride. Both reports describe the vehicle as an older model, blue, pickup truck and the driver as a white male, believed to be approximately in his 50s. The Woodstock Police Service would like to encourage anyone having information about this investigation to contact the Woodstock Police Service at 519-537-2323 or Crime Stoppers 421-TIPS (8477) or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

***MEDIA RELEASE: Fraud Alert*** Woodstock Police are informing the public of a new fraud scam that has been reported to police. A scammer claiming to work for a collection agency named Financial Debt Recovery Ltd. (FDR) is contacting individuals by telephone and informing the individual that FDR has been assigned by Money Mart to recover a debt and provided a case number. If you receive a call similar in nature, hang up the phone and do not provide any personal information.

***MEDIA RELEASE: Shoplifting*** Woodstock, ON (November 16, 2020) Woodstock Police arrest and charge a 29-year-old Woodstock male after attempting back to back thefts from two businesses Friday afternoon. On Friday, November 13, 2020 at approximately 2:30 PM Woodstock Police responded to reports of theft from two businesses in the area of Dundas Street and Clarke Street in the City of Woodstock. CCTV cameras showed a male exit a business on the north side of Dundas Street... with unpaid product. The male was then observed to be stealing product from another business on the south side of Dundas Street. Police arrived on scene and following further investigation, a 29-year-old Woodstock male has been arrested and charged with the following: 2x Theft Under $5000 Fail to Comply with Probation Order The Woodstock Police Service would like to encourage anyone having information about this investigation or any other investigations to contact the Woodstock Police Service at 519-537-2323 or Crime Stoppers 421-TIPS (8477) or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

***MEDIA RELEASE: Trespass Notice*** On Sunday, November 22, 2020 at approximately 8:00 PM, Woodstock Police responded to the area of Ferguson Drive in the City of Woodstock after receiving reports of suspicious activity and youth in the area of the old lighthouse. Police located the suspects and upon further investigation trespassed the following 5 individuals... 21-year-old male of Beamsville 20-year old male of Welland 17-year-old male of Port Colborne 19-year-old male of Welland 18-year-old male of Sherkston See more

Sending thoughts and prayers to Cst. Landry's family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time.

We have heard and acted on your concerns about speeding, stop signs/lights and school zones and the #WPSTraffic and Uniform Patrol Units continue to monitor and enforce those traffic safety concerns. Now, we want to hear your OTHER traffic concerns, directly from the people we serve every day! COMMENT BELOW ANY **OTHER** TRAFFIC SAFETY RELATED CONCERNS YOU HAVE!

We know that Halloween is going to look a little different this year, but we still want to see all the little future Police Officers out there for our #LittleRecruitsCostumeContest! Message us a picture of your future Police Officers by October 30th at 12PM and your Little Recruit could win a meet & greet with #PSDStriker!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! If you see some of our officers wearing pink epaulettes in October it is to show their support to those battling, survivors and research! ** EDIT: Please note this photo was taken October of last year when physical distancing and mask wearing were not required! ** #BreastCancerAwareness

*** MEDIA RELEASE: Weekend RIDE Program Leads to Impaired Arrest, Significant 9-1-1 Dropped Calls *** ** Significant 9-1-1 Dropped Calls ** Woodstock, ON (October 13, 2020) Over the weekend Woodstock Police Communications Centre had 46 total 9-1-1 calls where less than 5 of these 9-1-1 calls were legitimate while the other 93% were 9-1-1 hang up calls or accidental dials. ... If you dial 9-1-1 by accident, do not hang up even if the dispatcher has not answered the line yet. The call still registers and is treated as an emergency. Staying on the line allows dispatchers to gather information about your situation to confirm you are safe. If you allow your children to play with your phone, deactivate the emergency 9-1-1 dial feature on your phone. ** R.I.D.E. Program Leads to Arrest of Impaired Driver ** Woodstock, ON (October 13, 2020) On Saturday October 10th, 2020 the Woodstock Police Service conducted a Thanksgiving Weekend R.I.D.E. Program throughout the City of Woodstock. At approximately 8:30 PM, a 69 year old Woodstock male was arrested after registering a FAIL on the Approved Roadside Screening Device. The male was charged with Operation While Impaired Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus). The Woodstock Police Service would like to encourage anyone having information about this investigation to contact the Woodstock Police Service at 519-537-2323 or Crime Stoppers 421-TIPS (8477) or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

*** MEDIA RELEASE: Thanksgiving Weekend Safety *** Woodstock, ON (October 9, 2020) With the Thanksgiving long weekend upon us, Woodstock Police would like to remind everyone to have a safe and healthy weekend. If you are celebrating Thanksgiving please abide by all of the Ontario COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions to help reduce the spread of the virus. ... Stay home Practice physical distancing stay 2 metres away from anyone who is not in your household Wash your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer thoroughly and often Wear a face covering if it is reusable clean it regularly and properly As of September 19, 2020 social gatherings and unstaffed events are limited to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors. Indoor and outdoor gatherings cannot be merged together. Exceeding these limits could result in fines starting at: $10,000 for the organizer and $750 for each guest. Police also ask that those celebrating with alcohol or other impairing substances do not get behind the wheel. Keeping our roads safe is everyone’s responsibility. Woodstock Police will be out to ensure everyone is abiding by COVID-19 restrictions and keeping our roadways are safe.

Let’s strengthen our Communities, together. From September to December 2020, contribute to the new Community Safety & Well-being Plan by sharing your hopes, concerns and insights on community safety, health and well-being in Blandford-Blenheim, East Zorra-Tavistock, Ingersoll, Norwich, Tillsonburg, Woodstock, Zorra and South-West Oxford. Take the Safe & Well Oxford survey or learn how you can get involved at: https://safewelloxford.ca/ #safewelloxford

Woodstock Police will be conducting a training scenario for the Containment Team this afternoon just outside the City of Woodstock. If you notice a large police presence please avoid the area as to not interrupt the police training.

*** MEDIA RELEASE: WPS Implements New App to Aid in Mental Health Calls*** Woodstock, ON (October 5, 2020) The Woodstock Police Service are adding another tool to Officers’ toolbox by implementing HealthIM, a system designed to improve overall effectiveness when responding to persons in a mental health crisis. In 2013, Dr. Ron Hoffman developed a mobile app digitizing interRAI’s Brief Mental Health Screener (BMHS). This brief assessment tool, designed for law enforcement u...se, developed from a database of over 40,000 mental health assessments uses the indicators most commonly associated with violent outcomes. Police users are guided through a series of 25 clinical questions based on the responses from the individual, their caregivers, bystanders or the user’s direct observations, allowing the officer to communicate in clinical language. Once the questions are completed, the responses are analyzed and the risk of harm is presented. With the use of HealthIM, it is anticipated that the Woodstock Police Service will consistently decrease their rate of apprehensions, reduce hospital wait times and enhance the care provided to individuals in crisis. The Woodstock Police Service believes it is important to work with community partners, persons with mental illnesses and their families to reduce the stigma of mental illness and to share the responsibility for improving the quality of life for persons who suffer from mental illnesses and persons in crisis.

Today marks the start of Fire Prevention Week which runs from Sunday, October 4 Saturday, October 10, 2020. Serve Up Fire Safety in The Kitchen! is this ye...ar’s campaign, designed to educate the public about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. The Woodstock Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year’s campaign. Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in Canada. Tips to help keep you from having a cooking fire: Never leave cooking food unattended; if you are simmering, baking, roasting, or boiling food, check it regularly; be alert when cooking; always keep an oven mitt and pan lid nearby when you’re cooking; have a kid-free zone around the stove. To find out more about Fire Prevention Week programs please contact the Woodstock Fire Department at 519-537-3412 ext. 5203. For more general information about Fire Prevention Week and cooking fire prevention, visit https://www.cityofwoodstock.ca///fire-prevention-week.aspx

It's #WorldTeachersDay, and we want to say thank you to all the educators in Woodstock who work hard to shape our future generation, especially during these uncertain times.

***MEDIA RELEASE: Stolen Transport & Loaded Trailer*** Woodstock, ON (October 5, 2020) Woodstock Police are asking the public for any information they may have in relation to a stolen transport truck and loaded trailer over the weekend. Sometime between 11:00 AM Saturday, October 3, 2020 and 1:00 PM Sunday, October 4, 2020, a transport truck and loaded trailer was stolen from the area of Devonshire Avenue and Industrial Avenue. The trailer was loaded with a disclosed amoun...t of 2020 Skidoo Snowmobiles. Police ask that if anyone has information in relation to the theft of this truck and trailer to please contact Woodstock Police Service or Crime Stoppers of Oxford Inc.. Woodstock Police Service: 519-537-2323 Crime Stoppers Oxford: 519-421-TIPS (8477)/Toll Free: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) Online Tips: http://www.oxfordcrimestoppers.com/online-tips/