OPP INVESTIGATE WEAPONS CALL IN NORWICH

Charges Laid

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON)  - Two individuals have been charged after police received a report of a weapons complaint.

On Friday, May 30, 2025, at approximately 5:35 pm, members from the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapons complaint on Stover Street, Norwich.

The investigation determined that a projectile was discharged from a vehicle striking a pedestrian. Minor injuries were reported.

The vehicle fled the scene but was located a short time later by officers.

As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old youth has been charged with the following offences:

• Assault With a Weapon
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

A second 17-year-old youth has been charged with the following offences:

• Assault With a Weapon
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Dangerous Operation

The youth’s identities are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on a later date.