(HIGHLANDS EAST TWP., ON) The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an individual who had been wanted on several outstanding warrants.
On September 17, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Haliburton Highlands officers responded to an assault at a residence on County Road 503 near Gooderham. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived, prompting a large-scale search of the area and an advisory to local residents.
The victim was treated for minor injuries.
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, around 7:30 p.m. the OPP received a tip that the wanted male was hiding at a location on Community Centre Road in Highlands East.
Officers located the male who was taken into custody without incident.
As a result of the investigation and multiple outstanding warrants, Adam MCLEAN, age 40 of Cobourg, has been charged with:
Assault
Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm two counts
Failure to comply with an undertaking five counts
The accused is scheduled to appear for a virtual bail hearing today, Sunday, September 22, 2024.