NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – Local resident is facing five criminal charges stemming from an Intimate partner violence investigation.
On July 26, 2026, at approximately 10:45 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, with the accused fleeing from the scene prior to police attending the area.
On July 27, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m., as a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old from the Town of Erin is charged under the Criminal Code with the following:
- Assault with a weapon – Spousal
- Assault causing bodily harm – Spousal
- Failure to comply with release order (three 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.
