The Bancroft OPP has charged one person following a complaint of assault.
On Saturday, January 31, a member of the public attended the Bancroft OPP Detachment to report that an assault had occurred the previous day. After further investigation, one person was arrested.
As a result, John Sturges 68, from Hastings Highlands has been charged with assault and two counts of mischief under $5,000.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on March 3, 2026.


