NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) – A youth has been charged following an incident in Mount Forest.
On May 8, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of altercation at an address in Mount Forest.
As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old from Mount Forest, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Assault causing bodily harm
- Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
The victim attended a local hospital with minor injuries.
The accused, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph at a later date.
The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.
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.
