(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – One person is facing charges following an investigation into reports of aggressive dogs at a residence in Thames Centre.
On May 4th, 2024, at approximately 4:10 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex County Crime Unit, OPP K9 and the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), executed a search warrant at an address on Marion Street in Thames Centre due to public safety concerns.
12 dogs were located and seized from the property with the assistance of a local kennel.
There were no reported injuries.
A 63-year-old Thames Centre resident has been charged under the Dog Owners Liability Act with:
· Owner of Dog – Fail to exercise reasonable precautions to prevent dog behaving in menacing manner.
· Owner of dog – Fail to prevent biting or attacking a person or domestic animal.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Provincial Offences Court to speak to the charges on June 17, 2024.
The investigation is continuing.
If you have any information that can assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.