(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TOWNSHIP, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Huron Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit has culminated in criminal charges against a Stratford resident.

On June 25, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., members of the Huron OPP detachment responded to a dispute involving several individuals at a residence located in the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh.

The investigation revealed that the victim in this incident was attacked with weapons prior to police arrival.

Austin CRAWLEY, 21-years-old, from Stratford has been charged with:

– Attempt to Commit Murder – contrary to section 239 (1)(b) of the Criminal Code (CC); and with

– Failure to Comply with Probation Order – (two counts) – contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Goderich on August 20, 2024.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their local police. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information at p3tips.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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