Northumberland OPP have arrested a wanted man at a RIDE program.
On December 28, police were notified of an assault that occurred earlier in the month at a residence in Trent Hills. The victim later attended hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, and police began an investigation. One individual was identified and sought in connection with the incident.
On December 30 just before 7 p.m., officers conducting a RIDE checkpoint on County Road 8 in Trent Hills stopped a vehicle. The accused was a passenger in the vehicle and was taken into custody.
Gordon Fletcher of no fixed address was charged with aggravated assault and breach of recognizance.
The individual was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.
