(OMPAH, ON) – On Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at approximately 8:30am, officers of the Lanark County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault that occurred at a residence on South Bush Road, Ompah.
As officers attempted to make an arrest, the suspect fled on an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV). Officers were able to affect an arrest and apprehended the male.
As a result, the 52-year-old male suspect and an OPP officer received injuries. Both were transported to hospital. The officer was treated and released. The suspect was later released back into police custody to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Kingston, on Wednesday, Oct 15, 2014.
The OPP has notified the province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) which has invoked its mandate. As a result the OPP will not be able to provide any further information. Any other inquiries should be directed to SIU Communications at (416) 622-2342.