On May 25, 2020, at approximately 11:30 p.m., members of the Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began conducting a RIDE spot-check at the intersection of Tillson Avenue and North Street, Tillsonburg.

 

As a result, officers issued offence notices for Liquor Licence Act infractions and suspension notices for driver’s licences. As well, three people were arrested and charged with various criminal and drug related offences.

 

50-year-old Charles CHAMBERS of Tillsonburg, Ontario was charged with:

  • Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x 3
  • Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
  • Possession of Over 30g Cannabis in Public Place

 

28-year-old Jeffrey FEARNS of Bancroft, Ontario was charged with:

  •  Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition
  •  Failure to Comply with Undertaking
  •  Failure to Comply with Probation Order

 

21-year-old Zoey RISTIMAKI of Tillsonburg, Ontario was charged with:

  • Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
  • Carrying Concealed Weapon
  • Failure to Comply with Probation Order
  • Possession of Schedule 1 Substance – Opioid x 2

 

All three accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock at a later date.

 

“While the OPP remains committed to saving lives on our roads, drivers and passengers can significantly contribute to everyone’s safety by avoiding risks and complying with all laws.” – Inspector Anthony Hymers, Detachment Commander, Oxford County OPP.

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