Lambton OPP /  St. Clair Township Fire Corunna. May, 2020 Photo by Melanie IrwinLambton OPP / St. Clair Township Fire Corunna. May, 2020 Photo by Melanie Irwin
Sarnia

Police allegedly assaulted during arrest at Walpole Island

Lambton OPP allege two officers were assaulted during an arrest at Walpole Island First Nation last week.

Police were called to a dispute at home on Union Hall Road at around 11:40 a.m. May 19.

Following an investigation, police attempted to arrest a 28-year-old man, but the suspect resisted and assaulted the officers. After a brief struggle, the accused was taken into custody.

Jared Williams is charged with two counts of assaulting a peace officer and resisting a peace officer.

He's been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

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