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CENTRE HASTINGS OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Sends One To Hospital With Serious Injuries #3Strikes

(CENTRE HASTINGS TWP., ON) – An individual, wanted in connection with a serious assault in Centre Hastings, has been arrested and taken into custody.

On Monday, April 14, 2025, just before 7:00 p.m., officers with the Central Hastings Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault on Wellington Street.

When they arrived at the scene, officers located a seriously injured male who was transported to hospital by Hastings-Quinte Paramedics.

On Friday, April 25, 2025, members of the OPP Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) squad arrested the wanted male without incident at a residence in Tweed.

Samuel KOCH, age 44 of Centre Hastings, is charged with:

  • Aggravated assault
  • Uttering threats to cause death of bodily harm – two counts
  • Theft
  • Failing to comply with a probation order

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on Monday, April 28, 2025.

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Aggravated Assault – Repeat Offender Samuel KOCH Wanted By Police

(CENTRE HASTINGS TWP., ON) – An arrest warrant has been issued in connection with a serious assault in Centre Hastings.

On Monday, April 14, 2025, just before 7:00 p.m., officers with the Central Hastings Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault on Wellington Street.

When they arrived at the scene, officers located a seriously injured male who was transported to hospital by Hastings-Quinte Paramedics. A second male was also transported to hospital as a precaution. A third person reported that the male had earlier taken their phone while brandishing a knife.

The attacker had fled the scene prior to the arrival of police.

As a result of the investigation, an arrest warrant has been issued for Samuel KOCH, age 44 of Centre Hastings, for charges of:

  • Aggravated assault
  • Uttering threats to cause death of bodily harm – two counts
  • Theft
  • Failing to comply with a probation order

KOCH is described as:

  • 185 cm (6’1″) tall
  • Thin build
  • Brown hair and brown eyes

A photo of the accused is attached.

Anyone with information on the incident, or relevant doorbell or dashcam video should contact the Central Hastings OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250454250.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Samuel KOCH should also call the OPP immediately. Do not approach this individual.

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Arrests At RIDE

(CENTRE HASTINGS, ON) – The Central Hastings Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid an impaired driving charge and other charges at Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) programs.

On Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., Central Hastings OPP officers were conducting a RIDE at Cordova Road in the Municipality of Marmora and Lake. A roadside screening device was utilized on one driver and the individual was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Josh HUGHES, age 37 of Marmora was arrested and charged with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension) and vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

On Sunday, December 29, 2024, just after midnight. Central Hastings OPP was conducting a RIDE program on Durham Street in the Village of Madoc. One motorist registered an “alert” on the roadside screening device. As a result, the 20-year-old male from Tweed was issued a three-day Automatic Drivers Licence Suspension. He was also charged for having liquor readily available in the vehicle.

On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 11:45 p.m., officers were conducting a RIDE program on Highway 37, just south of Highway 7 in the Municipality of Tweed. They encountered a novice driver who was unable who was unable to surrender his driver’s licence, had no proof of insurance and was using a licence plate not authorized for the vehicle. A 22-year-old from Brampton was charged and his vehicle was towed from the scene.