Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a person who had been struck by a vehicle at approximately 3:47 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
The complainant reported the driver of the vehicle brandished a firearm. The weapon was not discharged. There were no injuries.
The suspect was located at approximately 7:30 am, at an address on Huron Street in Woodstock.
Members of the Woodstock Police Service responded and took the suspect into custody without incident.
Following the arrest, a 33-years-old male, Garrett Joseph LAHEY, was transferred into Brant County OPP custody and subsequently charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
· Assault with a Weapon
· Pointing a Firearm
· Possession of Weapons for a Dangerous Purpose
· Careless Use of a Firearm
· Dangerous Operation
· Driving While Prohibited
The OPP wishes to thank Woodstock Police Service for their assistance with this investigation.
