Another Uninjured Officer Claims Assaulted – Citizen Injured #FilmThePolice #FTP

(WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) – One individual has been charged following an incident in Arthur.

On October 21, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an altercation at a residence on George Street in Arthur. Officers formed grounds to arrest the subject of the complaint. While being arrested, the accused assaulted a Wellington County OPP officer.

The victim sustained minor injuries and was assessed by local paramedic services. The police officer did not sustain any injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Sean STROUD, a 59-year-old from Arthur, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Assault a peace officer
• Assault
• Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
• Failure to comply with undertaking

The accused was held in police custody, pending a bail hearing.

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 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

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