John STURGES – Assault

Source: OPP
Date: Sun Feb 22 05:06:44 MST 2026

(BANCROFT, ON) – The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person following a complaint of assault.

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, 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 the following:

– Assault

– Mischief under $5,000 – two counts

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on March 3, 2026.