On the evening of September 28, 2025, residents in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie alerted the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to a suspicious individual lurking around vehicles in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Paisley. The incident occurred just before midnight, prompting immediate police action.

Witnesses reported that the man fled the scene when confronted by tenants. Officers quickly responded to the location and successfully apprehended the individual without further incident.

The suspect, a 40-year-old man from Sarnia, has since been charged with multiple offences, including Criminal Harassment under the Criminal Code of Canada (CC 264(1)), Trespassing at Night (CC 177), and Failure to Comply with a Release Order (CC 145(5)(a)).

Following the arrest, he was held in custody and is set to appear in court for a bail hearing. This incident underscores the importance of community vigilance and the proactive response of local law enforcement in addressing potentially dangerous situations.

The South Bruce OPP encourages residents to remain alert and report any suspicious activity. In cases of intimate partner violence or related concerns, support is available for those in need through local resources.

As the investigation continues, the OPP reminds the community that safety is a shared responsibility and urges anyone with additional information regarding this incident to come forward.