The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an individual who had been wanted on several outstanding warrants.
On September 17, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Haliburton Highlands officers responded to an assault at a residence on County Road 503 near Gooderham. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived, prompting a large-scale search of the area and an advisory to local residents.
The victim was treated for minor injuries.
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, around 7:30 p.m. the OPP received a tip that the wanted male was hiding at a location on Community Centre Road in Highlands East.
Officers located the male who was taken into custody without incident.
As a result of the investigation and multiple outstanding warrants, Adam McLean, age 40 of Cobourg, has been charged with:
- Assault
- Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm – two counts
- Failure to comply with an undertaking – five counts
The accused is scheduled to appear for a virtual bail hearing today, Sunday, September 22, 2024.