Aggravated Assault � Repeat Offender Samuel KOCH Wanted By Police

Source: OPP
Date: Thu Apr 17 06:35:21 MST 2025

(CENTRE HASTINGS TWP., ON) � An arrest warrant has been issued in connection with a serious assault in Centre Hastings.

On Monday, April 14, 2025, just before 7:00 p.m., officers with the Central Hastings Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault on Wellington Street.

When they arrived at the scene, officers located a seriously injured male who was transported to hospital by Hastings-Quinte Paramedics. A second male was also transported to hospital as a precaution. A third person reported that the male had earlier taken their phone while brandishing a knife.

The attacker had fled the scene prior to the arrival of police.

As a result of the investigation, an arrest warrant has been issued for Samuel KOCH, age 44 of Centre Hastings, for charges of:

Aggravated assault
Uttering threats to cause death of bodily harm � two counts
Theft
Failing to comply with a probation order
KOCH is described as:

185 cm (6�1″) tall
Thin build
Brown hair and brown eyes
A photo of the accused is attached.

Anyone with information on the incident, or relevant doorbell or dashcam video should contact the Central Hastings OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250454250.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Samuel KOCH should also call the OPP immediately. Do not approach this individual.

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