NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges Erin resident criminally in relation to an intimate partner violence investigation.
On January 15, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were dispatched to a report of a disturbance at an address in the Town of Erin.
As a result of the investigation, a 59-year-old of Erin, is charged under the Criminal Code with the following:
- Adult Uttering Threats – Cause death of Bodily Harm – Spousal
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victims.
Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources listed below that are available to help:
· Victim Services Wellington: 519-824-1212
· Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Care and Treatment Centre: 519-837-6440
· Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis: 519-836-1110 or 1-800-265-7233
The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.
