NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – An Erin resident is facing charges following an intimate partner violence investigation.
On July 13, 2026, at approximately 10:45 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of disturbance at an address in Erin.
As a result of the investigation, a 45-year-old from Erin, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Assault cause bodily harm – choke, suffocate or strangle
- Assault
- Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
- Mischief – destroys or damages property
The accused was held in police custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph.
The victim did not sustain any reported 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.
