(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On August 16th, 2020 at 12:08 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a disturbance at a restaurant on Bruce Street in Hepworth, ON.
A group of young adults, who were at the restaurant, were confronted by two older adults and they argued. The situation escalated to physical violence and one person was punched, resulting in minor injuries to the victim. The fight ended and the older males drove away from the restaurant. The licence plate was provided to police.
Police located and stopped this involved vehicle on Highway 10 in Grey Highlands, ON.
As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Christopher PALMER, 41 years-of-age, from Scarborough, ON with assault, section 266, Criminal Code of Canada.
The accused was released on an Undertaking and must appear in Ontario Court of Justice on October 27, 2020.
Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP with this investigation, call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.