NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges Fergus resident with two criminal charges in connection with an intimate partner violence investigation.
On September 29, 2025, at approximately 3:15 p.m., the Wellington County OPP were dispatched to a report of a disturbance at an address within Fergus, with the suspect fleeing the area prior to police arrival. Officers arrived on scene and began the investigation.
On October 1, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., as a result of the investigation, a 55-year-old of Fergus is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Assault – spousal
- Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm – spousal
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.
