Two people are facing numerous charges after serious assaults over the weekend in Deseronto.
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, just after 1:00 p.m., officers with the Lennox and Addington County (LAC) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of a serious assault.
The investigation revealed that another serious assault had taken place earlier at a residence in the same area. There were no life-threatening injuries to either victim.
These incidents were believed to be targeted, with no risk to public safety.
One individual was arrested later that day and a second person was arrested on Monday, October 20, 2025.
Matthew WELDON, age 34, and Kyle LANGFELD, age 29, both residents of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory have been charged with:
Assault with a weapon – two counts
Robbery with violence – two counts
Kidnapping – two counts
Forcible confinement
Break and enter
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – two counts
Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm – three counts
Both accused remain in custody, with bail hearings scheduled to continue before the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
The investigation by the Lennox and Addington County OPP Crime Unit, in collaboration with the Tyendinaga Police Service, is continuing.
(PAUL MARTIN)
