BlackburnNews.com file photo (Photo by Jason Viau)Two OPP cruisers with lights activated. Blackburn Media file photo.
Midwestern

Mount Forest Man Arrested After Alleged Break And Enters

Wellington County OPP say a 27-year-old man faces several charges following an incident on August 29th.

Officers responded to calls of a man committing break and enters at homes near Egremont St. in Mount Forest.

Police say Raymond Cote of Mount Forest was arrested without incident, however Cote did require medical attention from EMS at the time of the arrest, as well as while in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

The Special Investigations Unit has invoked their mandate in the case. The SIU investigates police activity when someone has been seriously injured, alleges sexual assault or has died.

Read More Local Stories

(left to right) SPS Deputy Chief Michael Van Sickle and Acting Chief Mike Federico. June 25, 2026. (Photo by Natalia Vega)

SPS turns off comments

SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.

(File photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo Inc. / dehooks)

Scoreboard, June 26

The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.