William SCHARF Was Arrested
Source: OPP
Date: Thu Jul 18 03:48:10 MST 2024
A disturbance was reported on July 9, 2024, at a location on Bennett Lake Road. A person indicated they were threatened, and a gun was seen.
As officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrived, they attempted to stop a vehicle fleeing the scene. The driver avoided numerous cruisers and a spike belt and left the area.
Lanark OPP has now arrested William SCHARF, age 50 of Drummond-North Elmsley, who is charged with:
Flight from a peace officer
Dangerous operation of a vehicle
The accused, who turned himself in to the OPP this morning, is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth today, Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
Thomas HALE, age 35 of Tay Valley Township, was arrested the day of the incident and charged with obstructing a peace officer. This accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on August 26, 2024.
The OPP believes this was a targeted incident and there was no risk to public safety.
The investigation is continuing.