Centre Wellington man, 18, charged with sexual assault of minor

CENTRE WELLINGTON – A local man is charged with assault and sexual assault of a minor following what police are calling a “family dispute” here.

Wellington County OPP officials say officers were called to the dispute on March 31 at about 7:30pm.

“It was reported that there was a disturbance in a residence and an edged weapon was brandished,” police stated in a press release.

An 18-year-old from Centre Wellington was charged with assault, sexual assault on a person under 16, and two counts of assault with a weapon.

He is to appear Guelph court on May 26.

Anyone with information about this incident can contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip at www.csgw.tips.

Tip providers may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.