Ontario Provincial Police have laid charges following a report of an assault in Quinte West.
Quinte West OPP responded to multiple reports of the assault at approximately 10:00 p.m on Monday in the area of Dufferin Avenue.
One person was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
As a result of the ongoing investigation, 29-year-old Dorean Geertsma of Quinte West was arrested and charged with:
- Assault causing bodily harm
- Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
- Fail to comply with probation order – two counts
- Possession of a Schedule I substance – methamphetamine
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville at a later date.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Quinte West OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
