Police Claim They Were Assaulted – #FilmThePolice

(BLANDFORD-BLENHEIM, ON) – Two officers were injured after locating two suspects in a stolen motor vehicle.

On December 16, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., members of the Oxford OPP detachment were on patrol in the area of Oxford Road 29 and Highway 401, when they were alerted by the Automated Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) of a possible stolen vehicle.

An interaction between officers and two vehicle occupants occurred, which resulted in both officers sustaining minor injuries. The occupants resisted arrest and departed the scene after causing damage to a police cruiser.

Investigators were able to identify both individuals. Members of the Guelph Police Service assisted the OPP investigation, taking both of the accused suspects into custody in Cambridge.

Tessa Shaw, 20-years-old, of Cambridge, was charged with:

• Assault a Peace Officer with a weapon (Two counts)
• Possession Property obtained by Crime Under $5,000
• Possession Property obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Dangerous Operation
• Flight from Peace Officer
• Resist Peace Officer

Another individual is in custody and is currently before the courts on an unrelated matter.  This individual is not charged.

Both officers were treated and released from hospital.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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