(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges local resident criminally after assaulting a police officer.
On January 26, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Wellington County OPP detected a suspicious motor vehicle which led to a traffic stop being conducted on Third Line within Centre Wellington Township.
As a result of the investigation, Colin LAKE, a 37-year-old from Centre Wellington was charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Assault a Peace Officer
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on February 28, 2025.
The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.