Press Release: Wellington County OPP, April 28. 2026.
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police have charged an individual following an incident outside of Mount Forest.
On April 28, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a disturbance at a residence outside of Mount Forest, where a victim sustained minor injuries.
As a result of the investigation, a 40-year-old male from Durham, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Arson – damage to property
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Assault with a weapon
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Uttering threats – damage property
- Mischief – destroys or damages property
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on June 12, 2026.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
