Oxford OPP Briefs - Aug. 12th, 2026

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• Woodstock Candidate Profile - Connie Lauder

  A long-time councillor in Woodstock will be looking to get re-elected in the upcoming municipal election.

• Stunt Driver Busted in Thamesford

  Police say the vehicle was going 105 kilometres per hour in a 50 zone.

• A New Home for the Mount Elgin Library?

  The Oxford County Library would like to move the Mount Elgin branch into the new community hub.

• One Dead in Three Vehicle Crash in Perth County

  Police say a motorcycle and two passenger vehicles collided at the corner of Highway 8 and Road 104 yesterday afternoon.

• Impaired Driver Charged in Tavistock

  A Mono man gets charged with 5 different impaired driving charges.

• Woodstock Candidate Profile - Kate Leatherbarrow

  Kate Leatherbarrow is seeking a second term on Woodstock City Council.

• Oxford County to Review Tavistock Paramedic Station

  Oxford County Council has been asked to establish a permanent paramedic station on William Street South in Tavistock.

• Charges Laid in Single Vehicle Crash

  A 32-year-old man from Norfolk is facing a long list of charges after a single vehicle crash on Old Highway 24.

• Items Stolen from Parked Vehicle in Waterford

  Police say the culprit stole a laptop, a cellphone, personal ID and some bank cards.

• Interview with the Mayor - August 10th, 2026

  Mayor Jerry Acchione speaks about many topics in his biweekly interview on the Heart FM Morning Show.

• UPDATE: More Storms Expected for Woodstock

  An EF0 tornado touched down in Woodstock on Saturday, along with 55 to 65 milimetres of rain.

• SIU Invokes Mandate in Embro

  The Oxford OPP responded to reports of a person in medical distress early Sunday morning.

• Last Call for Sticker Design Contest

  Woodstock students have until next Friday t to submit their "I Voted" sticker design.

• Brownsville Firefighters Pig Roast this Weekend

  It will be taking place at the Brownsville Community Hall this Saturday.

• UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory Cancelled

  A watermain break may have compromised the water supply on King Street West between Ingersoll Street South and Oakwood Street.

• Witaar Releases July's Numbers

  The number of homes sold in July this year was down from the total in 2025 for the Woodstock Ingersoll Tillsonburg and Area Association of Realtors.

• Oxford OPP Investigating Grandparent Scam

  A couple from South-West Oxford has fallen victim to the grandparent scam.

• EZT Candidate Profile - Sheri Karelson

  Sheri Karelson would like to bring some of her financial experience to East Zorra-Tavistock Council.

• Three Vehicles Collide on Highway 401

  The crash involved an SUV and two transport trucks in the westbound lanes of Highway 401, west of Culloden Road.

• Registration Opens for Charity Golf Tournament

  All of the funds raised will support Crime Stoppers of Oxford County.