YOUTH FACING CHARGES IN FERGUS - Two Charges Laid
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YOUTH FACING CHARGES IN FERGUS
Two Charges Laid
(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) - Youth facing charges in Fergus.
On March 21, 2026, at approximately 5:00 pm, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a local business on St David Street North within the Town of Fergus for a report of a theft-in-progress.
As a result of the investigation, a 14-year-old of Haldimand County, was taken into custody and charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Theft Under $5000 - Shoplifting
- Assault
No injuries were reported.
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date to speak to the charges.
The youth’s identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).