sirenPolice lights. (Photo by Alex_Schmidt/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images)
Midwestern

Arran-Elderslie man charged with assaulting police

South Bruce OPP have charged an Arran-Elderslie with assaulting an officer after responding to an incident Thursday night.

Around 8 p.m. on February 13, police received a report of a disturbance at an address along 1st Avenue South in Chesley.

According to OPP, upon arrival, "an individual became assaultive with officers." However, no injuries were sustained by police or the accused.

The 35-year-old man was arrested and charged with assaulting police and obstructing peace officer.

The accused is set to appear in Walkerton court next month to answer to the charges.

Read More Local Stories

Province providing Family Service Kent $586K

The funding will be used to expand the organization's Senior Trustee Program, which provides trusted, practical financial support to seniors experiencing cognitive decline, isolation, or financial vulnerability.

Detail blue line with puck on ice hockey rink. © Can Stock Photo / fotoduki

Scoreboard, Nov. 14

Loads of local hockey action, and Canada punched a ticket to the semis of the IIHF Women's World Championship.