Robert Gratton Facing Numerous Charges

(TILLSONBURG, ON) – An individual from London is facing multiple charges stemming from a report of a stolen vehicle, that was recovered in Norfolk County.

On October 15, 2025, at approximately 12:00 a.m., members of the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to Broadway Road in the Town of Tillsonburg to a report of a stolen vehicle. Police later received a report of a vehicle that matched the description driving erratically.

The vehicle was located Brant County near Maple Grove and Highway 24, where Brant OPP detachment members attempted to stop the vehicle, however the vehicle fled and failed to stop.

The vehicle was later located on McDowell Road in Simcoe. Norfolk OPP detachment members, with the assistance of the vehicles telematics system, were able to safely stop the vehicle. The driver was subsequently taken into custody.

Robert Gratton, 50-years-old, of London, has been charged with:  

·      Operation while Impaired – Drugs

·      Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code

·      Dangerous Operation

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·      Flight from peace officer

·      Theft of motor vehicle

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

Also seized was approximately 3 grams of suspected Methamphetamine.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) was initiated as per statute.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and has since been remanded into custody.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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