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Assault In Park – Jeffrey LEFORTE Arrested

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On October 11, 2022, just after 3:00p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault at a local park located on Blanshard Street in the Municipality of West Perth.  

It was determined that the accused approached the victim in an agitated state and assaulted them.  The accused also damaged a vehicle.

As a result, Jeffrey LEFORTE, a 52-year-old resident of West Perth was charged with:

–      Assault (2 counts)

–      Mischief Under $5,000

–      Obstruct Peace Officer

–      Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.