(TILLSONBURG ON)  - An individual from the Norfolk County is facing multiple charges after police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle while on general patrol.

On September 27, 2025, at approximately 8:00 pm, the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were conducting general patrol on Broadway Road, in the Town of Tillsonburg. Oxford OPP officers subsequently conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle.

Officers further conducted a search of the vehicle which resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine and stolen property.

Zachary Shaw, 48-years-old, of Norfolk County, has been charged with:  

  • Operation while Impaired - Drug
  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Theft under $5000 - Shoplifting (Two counts)
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 - in Canada
  • Fail to comply with Probation order (Two counts)
  • Possession of a schedule I substance - Cocaine
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Fail to surrender insurance card

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and has since been released from custody. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on a later date.


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