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
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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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