NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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FERGUS — On Sept. 17, 2022, at approximately 10 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault that had taken place at an address on Belsyde Avenue East. It was reported that the victim had been assaulted by two persons known to the victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
As a result of the investigation, Riley Wade Strub, 22-years-old of Fergus has been charged with Assault contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
The investigation is continuing as there is another person of interest involved.
Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-84777 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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