MOUNT FOREST – A West Grey man faces assault, weapon, drug and theft charges following a robbery here last week.
On March 6 at about 7am, Wellington County OPP responded to a 911 call at a residence on Main Street South in Mount Forest.
Police say a man entered the residence armed with an electronic stun gun and a baseball bat, assaulted the victim and stole some money.
The accused and the victim are known to each other, OPP officials say.
A 44-year-old man from West Grey Township was arrested and charged with:
- break and enter to commit an indictable offence;
- possession of prohibited weapon;
- possession of a prohibited weapon for a dangerous purpose;
- assault with a weapon;
- possession of counterfeit money;
- failing to comply with an undertaking;
- failing to comply with a recognizance;
- robbery with violence;
- theft under $5,000; and
- possession of schedule 1 drug (codeine).
The accused was held for a bail hearing.
