NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – Local resident facing three criminal charges stemming from an intimate partner violence investigation.
On April 29, 2026, at approximately 2:45 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of a disturbance at an address within the Town of Erin.
As a result of the investigation, a 75-year-old from the Town of Erin is charged under the Criminal Code with the following:
- Assault – Spousal
- Uttering Threats – Cause death or bodily harm – Spousal (two counts)
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph at a later date.
The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victim(s).
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.
Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
