NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – An Erin resident is facing five charges stemming from an intimate partner violence investigation.
On May 8, 2026, at approximately 2:15 p.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of historic altercations that occurred at an address within the Town of Erin on various dates throughout 2025 and 2026.
As a result of the investigation, police arrested a 38-year-old from Erin, on May 12, 2026. The accused is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Assault cause bodily harm – spousal (three counts)
- Assault – spousal
- Mischief under $5,000
The accused was held in police custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph.
The victim sustained minor injuries.
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.
