This week police arrested two people after investigating two separate reports of intimate partner violence in the Grey-Bruce region.
On July 21 at 3:27 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an address in Meaford where they determined a suspect had threatened to kill their partner and a child in the home.
As a result, police arrested a 37-year-old Meaford resident and charged them with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm (spousal) and with uttering threats. The charges have not been proven in court.
The next day, July 22, at 1:15 p.m. Grey Bruce OPP were called to an address in South Bruce Peninsula where they determined a suspect had threatened to kill and ex-partner's new partner.
"Investigation revealed historic domestic incidents," reports a news release from OPP.
Officers arrested a 22-year-old fro South Bruce Peninsula and charged them with:
- forcible confinement
- assault - spousal
- Uttering threats - cause death or bodily harm - spousal
- Uttering threats
The charges have not been tested in court.
Police will not release the names of the accused in order to protect the identities of the victims.
Individuals experiencing intimate partner violence are not alone. If you or someone you are aware of requires assistance, there are local resources ready to provide support. Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth can be contacted at 1-866-376-9852.
The OPP is available at 1-888-310-1122 throughout the Province of Ontario. In case of immediate danger please call 911.
