NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – An Acton resident is facing extortion charges following an intimate partner violence (IPV) investigation.
On May 12, 2026, at approximately 2:15 p.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of an IPV complaint that took place at an address within the Town of Erin
As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old from Acton, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Extortion
- Criminal harassment – repeatedly communicate with, watch and beset, threatening conduct
- Harassing communications
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in 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.
