(WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person remains in custody following incident in Arthur.

On February 5, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), alongside the West Region Emergency Response Team and the West Region Canine Unit, received a report of an altercation that occurred two days prior on January 3, 2026, at an address on Tucker Street in Arthur.

As a result of the investigation, Jake O’SHAUGHNESSY, a 31-year-old from Arthur, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

Robbery with a weapon
Assault with a weapon
Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
Break and enter house – commit indictable offence
Assault
Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
Failure to comply with release order – other than attend court
Breach of Recognizance
One victim sustained minor non-life-threatening injuries.

The accused remains in custody pending a bail hearing.

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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