OPP officer in Wellington County charged after internal investigation

An Ontario Provincial Police officer with the Wellington County detachment is facing a number of charges after an ongoing internal police investigation.

The 20-year veteranwas arrested Tuesday bythe Office of Professionalism, Respect, Inclusion and Leadership.

Charges against the officer includeobstruction of justice, breach of trust, counselling an offence, obstructing a peace officer and attempting to intercept private communication.

The officer has been suspended and is scheduled to appear in a Guelph court on January 29, 2021.