NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – An Elora resident has been charged with intimidation.
On January 6, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of an incident at an address in Fergus.
As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old from Elora, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Intimidation – intimidates or attempts to intimidate
- Uttering threats – Cause death or bodily harm (two counts)
The accused was arrested on January 7, 2026, and released from police custody. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph at a later date.
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.
