NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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MINTO TOWNSHIP - Wellington County OPP charges Harriston resident under the Dog Owner's Liability Act.
On Oct. 30, 2024 just after 4:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Wellington North Animal Control responded to a call of three dogs running at large within the town of Harriston, resulting in members of the public being bit.
As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old from Harriston was charged under the Dog Owner's Liability Act with:
- Owner of dog - Fail to prevent dog from biting, attacking a person or domestic animal
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Provincial Offences Court, Guelph, at a later date.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has also been notified as a result of this incident.
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) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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