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MEDIA RELEASE - Back to School Safety

BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY

Woodstock, ON (September 1, 2023) – Children are returning to school next week, and the Woodstock Police Service would like everyone to have a safe back to school season.

This time of year, everyone needs to be extra diligent in practicing road safety, as children and families are excited and preparing to get back into routine. Police will be conducting focused patrols in school zones throughout September to ensure the safety of everyone in those areas.

Here are some back to...

MEDIA RELEASE - Robbery 23-13565

ROBBERY 

WOODSTOCK, ON (September 1, 2023) – The Woodstock Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery.

On Thursday, August 24, 2023, at approximately 9:25 p.m. the Woodstock Police Service responded to a report of a robbery in the area of Norwich Avenue and Montclair Drive.

The suspect was described to police as male, approximately 5’8” tall, thin and wearing a black puffy style jacket with a hood up, a possible black baseball cap, black pants,...

MEDIA RELEASE - Drug Trafficking Charges 23-13958

DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGES

WOODSTOCK, ON (August 31, 2023) – Police have laid charges against three people in a drug trafficking investigation.

On Thursday, August 31, 2023 at approximately 5:20 a.m., the Woodstock Police Service Criminal Intelligence and Drug Enforcement Unit, with the assistance of the Community Response Unit and London Police Service Emergency Response Unit, executed a search warrant in relation to an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.

Gregory James PHILLIPS (45) of...

MEDIA RELEASE - Robbery 23-694

ROBBERY

WOODSTOCK, ON (August 29, 2023) – The Woodstock Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect involved in a robbery Saturday evening.

On Saturday, August 26, 2023, at approximately 6:50 p.m. the Woodstock Police Service responded to a report of a robbery in the area of Norwich Avenue and Parkinson Road.

The suspect was described as male, approximately 5’5”-5’6” with a slim build. He was wearing a black hat, black hoodie, black balaclava mask, grey...

MEDIA RELEASE - Missing Person William 23-4411

MISSING PERSON – UPDATE 3

 WOODSTOCK, ON (August 29, 2023) – 46-year-old William has been missing since March 2023. The Woodstock Police Service Criminal Investigation Bureau is still investigating and looking for any information in relation to his disappearance. Additional photos of one of William’s tattoos are now available to assist in identifying him.

 Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Woodstock Police Service at 519-537-2323 or make an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at...