Grenville O.P.P. officer hit during domestic dispute arrest

(Newswatch Group/Bill Kingston, File)

PRESCOTT – A Grenville County O.P.P. officer got a few bumps and bruises trying to make an arrest during a domestic dispute in Augusta Township.

Police say the accused got into a fight with officers while they were trying to arrest him Sunday night.

He’s accused of assaulting his wife.

A 41-year-old year Nova Scotia man is charged with assaulting a police officer, two counts of spousal assault, failing to comply with court conditions and operating a motor vehicle while prohibited.

The police officer is expected to be fine.