(WELLINGTON NORTH TWP, ON) -The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested one person after windows were broken at several downtown Arthur businesses and residences in the early morning hours of May 25, 2025.
On Sunday May 25, 2025, at approximately 5:45 a.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a report of an individual that was breaking windows along George Street in Arthur.
Upon police arrival, a suspect was located nearby and arrested.
In total, five businesses and two private residences were damaged.
As a result of the investigation, Dan John READ, a 45-year-old of no fixed address is charged with:
- Mischief-destroys or damages property (seven counts)
Any person with information regarding these incidents should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
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