(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police arrested two individuals after a member of the public called in a concern for a disabled vehicle.
At approximately 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment, were dispatched to a disabled vehicle, that was partially blocking a live lane, on Highway 401, in South-West Oxford.
After assessment at the scene and further investigation at detachment police arrested and charged two individuals.
Christopher MAVENYENGWA, a 48-year-old of Burlington, has been charged with the following Liquor Licence Act and Criminal Code offences:
· Resist Peace Officer
· Intoxicated in a Public Place
Felix MUTANDWA, a 42-year-old of Guelph, has been charged with the following Highway Traffic Act and Criminal Code offences:
· Operation While Impaired
· Operation While Impaired -Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
· Drive While Under Suspension
Both individuals have been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
· Fraud Over $5000
· Fraud Under $5000
· Possession of Identification Documents
· Possession of Forged Documents
· Possession of Credit Cards
The accused individuals have been held for a bail hearing and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Woodstock on April 5, 2024.
Should you observe a suspicious vehicle or impaired driver please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or *677 from a cell phone.