Ontario Provincial Police officers from the Grey Bruce detachment were called to three separate incidents for intimate partner violence investigations yesterday, Jan. 22.
One of the investigations began when someone walked into the Meaford detachment to report an alleged incident of intimate partner violence.
As a result, a 54-year-old Meaford man was charged with spousal assault with a weapon and two counts of mischief.
The same day, police were called to a Southgate home, also for a report of intimate partner violence.
A 36-year-old of no fixed address was charged with assault (spousal) and mischief.
Both the accused will face their charges in court later.
The third case on Jan. 22 also involved a call to police to respond to a Southgate home.
A 27-year-old from Orangeville was charged with:
- Assault - spousal (four counts)
- Assault cause bodily harm - choke, suffocate or strangle (two counts)
- Failure to comply with undertaking (two counts)
The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound.
The OPP will not release names to protect the identity 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 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, call 911.
