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The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Chemong Lake for a reported ice-fishing related assault.
On Wednesday January 14, 2026, just before 4:00pm, officers from the Peterborough County OPP were dispatched to Chemong Lake in Selwyn Township where an individual reported being assaulted while ice-fishing. The complainant advised that the accused came up to them in an aggressive manner while they were fishing. The complainant stated the accused was upset they were fishing close to where they were and as a result, assaulted them.
Officers arrived on scene and after speaking with all parties, one person was arrested.
Michael ARMSTRONG (age 72) of Ennismore, ON., was arrested and charged with;
• Assault
The accused is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on February 24, 2026.
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Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
