NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – An individual has been charged following a sexual assault investigation in Centre Wellington.
On March 17, 2026, at approximately 12:45 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a sexual assault that occurred at an address within Centre Wellington the day prior.
As a result of the investigation, a 46-year-old from Fergus, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age
- Sexual interference
- Sexual exploitation
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on a later date.
The name of the accused is being withheld to protect the identity of the victim.
Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you, or someone you know, is in need of support there are local resources 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, 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.
