NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP — The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a local resident with two criminal charges stemming from an assault investigation.
On Jan. 1, 2025, at approximately 6 p.m., the Wellington County OPP received a report of an assault at an address on St Andrew Street West within the Town of Fergus.
As a result of the investigation, a 27-year-old from Fergus was charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Assault
- Mischief - destroys or damages property
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
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