MINTO: According to Wellington County OPP a Palmerston resident has been arrested in connection with an intimate partner violence investigation.
Police said on Aug. 30, 2026, at around 6:00 a.m., Wellington County OPP responded to the report of a disturbance inside a vehicle on a roadway in Minto.
As a result of their investigation, a 22-year-old from Palmerston has been charged with:
- Assault – Spousal
OPP said the victim did not sustain any injuries.
“Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault are not alone,” police said in a press release, “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 accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on Oct. 6, 2026.
