FERGUS – A Centre Wellington resident is facing three criminal charges following an intimate partner violence investigation in Fergus.
Wellington County OPP say officers responded to a reported altercation at a residence in Fergus around 8 p.m. on October 18th.
As a result of the investigation, police say a 45-year-old resident of Centre Wellington has been charged with spousal assault, theft under $5,000 and breach of recognizance.
The accused was released from custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph at a later date.
Police say the victim did not sustain any injuries. The OPP are not releasing the accused’s name to protect the identity of the victim.
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.
