Ingersoll Officer Assaulted: Charges Laid After Saturday Night Disturbance

You know, it's never a quiet night when police are called out to a disturbance, and this past Saturday evening in Ingersoll was certainly no exception. Around 9:30 p.m. on February 24th, officers from the Oxford OPP found themselves responding to a call about some trouble brewing at a business situated on Thames Street North. Just another Saturday night, perhaps, but it quickly took a more serious turn.

Things really escalated during their investigation, and unfortunately, one of the officers ended up being assaulted. Thankfully, the injuries sustained were minor – a relief, truly – but it underscores the very real dangers our peace officers face every single day. It's a stark reminder that even a routine call can turn precarious in an instant, putting those who serve and protect in harm's way.

Right there at the scene, police took an individual into custody. Following their investigation, charges have now been laid against 34-year-old Andrew Joseph McDonald, an Ingersoll resident. He’s facing a trio of serious allegations: assault peace officer, obstruct peace officer, and resist peace officer. These aren't minor infractions; they speak to a direct confrontation with law enforcement attempting to do their job.

Mr. McDonald is now slated to appear before the courts in Woodstock at a later date to answer to these charges. It's a situation that reminds us all about the critical role police play in maintaining order and safety within our communities, and the often-unseen risks that come with that responsibility. Hopefully, this incident serves as a clear message about respecting the authority and safety of our frontline responders.