Mischief leads to arrest, assault of officer

LISTOWEL – One person was charged after they caused mischief to a member of the public’s property.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police was contacted at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18 after an individual was seen on private property causing damage.

Police arrived on scene moments later and arrested the suspect.

During the arrest, the suspect assaulted an officer at the scene. No serious injuries were reported as a result of the assault.

Ryanal Erb, 39, of no fixed address, has been charged with: Mischief under $5,000, assault with intent to resist arrest, and fail to comply with probation order.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.