(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – On September 13, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., while on patrol at the Fergus Fall Fair, the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a physical altercation occurring between two individuals.
An 18-year-old was charged under the Criminal Code with assault.
The victim did not sustain any injuries.
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on a later date.
The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victim(s).
Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources listed below that are available to help:
- Victim Services Wellington: 519-824-1212
- Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Care and Treatment Centre: 519-837-6440
- Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis: 519-836-1110 or 1-800-265-7233
The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 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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