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OPP say victim pepper sprayed in rest stop disturbance

Lambton OPP have laid assault charges against a Leamington man after he allegedly pepper sprayed someone in a disturbance at a rest stop in Plympton-Wyoming.

On February 9, at around 9:15 p.m., police were called to the rest area on Highway 402 westbound for a report of two people causing a disturbance.

Police said minor injuries were reported.

Shawn Tinus, 48, was arrested and released from custody.

He is scheduled to appear in court on March 5.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Lambton OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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