(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On January 20, 2021, at approximately 11:00 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at a residence on Courtney Street in Fergus. It was reported that an intoxicated male had assaulted and threatened two people in the residence.
All parties were known to each other.
As a result, a 51-year-old Fergus resident has been charged with Assault, Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm, Assault – Spousal, Assault Causing Bodily Harm – Spousal, Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm – Spousal contrary to the Criminal Code.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on February 23, 2021 to answer to the charges.