Woodstock police

• Woodstock, Ont. police charge trio in kidnapping and robbery investigation

  Police allege a woman was kidnapped from the London area early Sunday and taken to a home in Woodstock where she and another man were assaulted and forcibly confined.

  Crime

  Apr 14
  
• Woodstock deputy police chief Rod Wilkinson named city’s next top cop

  Wilkinson will take over the role of top cop effective July 9, succeeding Chief Daryl Longworth, who announced his retirement in February.

  Canada

  Apr 12
  
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• Woodstock, Ont. police chief set to retire after 30 year career

  Chief Daryl Longworth, who has served as the Waterloo police chief for the last three of his 30 years in policing, announced Tuesday he will retire on Oct. 31.

  Canada

  Feb 22
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• Woodstock mayor chairs council meeting amid calls for him to step down following charges

  Under the Municipal Act, Trevor Birtch is not required to step down or take leave of absence. Only when an official is sentenced to jail are they disqualified from serving.

  Canada

  Feb 17
• Woodstock mayor, councillors meet in emergency council session to address charges

  The meeting, which lasted for roughly an hour, saw councillors receive legal advice from the city solicitor, according to a statement from Acting Mayor Connie Lauder.

  Politics

  Feb 9
• Woodstock, Ont. mayor charged with assault, sexual assault: court documents

  London police arrested Trevor Birtch, 46, on Wednesday, charging him with one count of assault and two counts of sexual assault, court documents show.

  Crime

  Feb 7
• Man charged in early morning stabbing in Woodstock, Ont.: police

  According to Woodstock police. the victim said he was stabbed after he and another man he knew got into a fight.

  Crime

  Jan 6
• London, Ont. man charged after fake report of gunman at Woodstock hospital: police

  Woodstock police were called to reports of a gunman trying to get into the hospital but say the person who made the 911 call later admitted to making it up.

  Crime

  Jan 6
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• Woodstock, Ont. man charged after vehicle crashes into police cruiser

  Woodstock police say a 30-year-old Woodstock man was arrested after crashing into a cruiser and faces several charges including assaulting a peace officer with a weapon.

  Crime

  Dec 4, 2021
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• 3rd teen charged over social media threats: Woodstock, Ont. police

  Woodstock police say officers were called to College Avenue Secondary School just before 7:30 a.m. Wednesday for reports of threats made through social media.

  Crime

  Nov 12, 2021