Local police officers continue to monitor the streets in order to keep them safe
Two individuals are facing multiple charges after fleeing a festive Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere program in Tillsonburg.
According to Ontario Provincial Police, officers with the Oxford OPP Detachment were conducting a RIDE check on Broadway Street on December 20th, at around 8:30 p.m. Police say a vehicle was seen driving erratically before speeding away from the checkpoint.
Officers located the vehicle a short time later and safely conducted a traffic stop.
Jamal Blenman, 24, of Hamilton, was arrested and charged with trafficking in a Schedule I substance (opioid other than heroin), flight from a peace officer, dangerous operation, and seven counts of failing to comply with a release order. He was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody.
Abdel-Rahman Maradqeh, 20, of Oakville, was also charged with trafficking in a Schedule I substance. He was released and is scheduled to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on January 20th.
Police seized suspected oxycodone, along with a scale, packaging materials, and Canadian currency. Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
