ERIN – Wellington County OPP have laid 12 criminal charges following an investigation into historical intimate partner violence incidents dating back to 2017.
Police say they received a report on October 26th of multiple incidents that allegedly occurred at various residences in a neighbouring jurisdiction and in the Town of Erin.
Following the investigation, a 55-year-old from Acton has been charged with two counts of spousal assault and ten counts of domestic mischief.
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
Police are not releasing the accused’s name to protect the identity of the victim or victims.
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 anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.
