NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – With the assistance of the Office of the Fire Marshal, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit has concluded an investigation into a suspicious house fire in Mount Forest. As a result, Rodney John GRUBB, 45-years-old of Mount Forest, has been charged with Arson – Disregard for Human Life, Arson – Damage to Property, Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon, and Possession of a Weapon contrary to a Prohibition Order. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph.
On September 19, 2021, at approximately 5:15 p.m. Wellington North Fire Service, Guelph-Wellington Paramedics Service and OPP responded to a structure fire on North Water Street West in the Village of Mount Forest. One occupant was sent to hospital with minor injuries.
Anyone with any information about this occurrence is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
