CENTRE WELLINGTON – An individual has been arrested for several offences following an intimate partner violence investigation in Fergus.
On November 11, 2025, at approximately 12:45 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at an address within Fergus.
As a result of the investigation, a 31-year-old of Fergus, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Forcible confinement
- Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
- Failure to comply with Release Order – other than to attend court (two counts)
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victim(s).
Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources listed below that are available to help:
· Victim Services Wellington: 519-824-1212
· Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Care and Treatment Centre: 519-837-6440
· Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis: 519-836-1110 or 1-800-265-7233
The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
