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Two officers assaulted in Fergus

Two officers were hurt while checking in on a person who had been released from custody.

BC Post Staff Source: Ctv News Jul 13, 2026 Updated Jul 13, 2026 1 min read 7 views

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Two officers were hurt while checking in on a person who had been released from custody.

Two officers were hurt while checking in on a person who had been released from custody. The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police went to a home in Fergus on Saturday around 8 a.m. for a compliance check. When officers tried to arrest the person, they were assaulted.

OPP said they had minor injuries. A 21-year-old from Fergus was charged with two counts of assaulting a peace officer, two counts of obstructing a peace officer, mischief (destroys or damages property) and failure to comply with a release order. Police also charged an 18-year-old from Fergus with assaulting a peace officer, obstructing a peace officer, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and theft under $5,000.

Published: Jul 13, 2026
Updated: Jul 13, 2026
Source: Ctv News
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