(Prince Edward County, ON)â€â€On June 14, 2014 at 4:20am the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Prince Edward County detachment were called to a Consecon residence following a violent domestic incident that occurred earlier that morning.
Police learned that a couple were camping in the area. They had left following an argument. While leaving the argument had escalated, the male had assaulted his girlfriend and damaged a motor vehicle. The male then left the area while the victim attended a near- by residence seeking assistance. The victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance to be treated for minor injuries.
Within a few hours, with the assistance of the Belleville Police Service, the 20-year old Quinte West man was arrested in the City of Belleville. The accused is charged with the following offences:
Assault Causing Bodily Harm, contrary to Section 267(b) of the Criminal Code Canada.
Uttering Threats, Contrary to Section 264.1, of the Criminal Code of Canada.
Mischief Not Exceeding $5000, contrary to Section 430(4) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
Breach of Probation, Contrary to Section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
The accused was held in custody and has a bail hearing today at the Ontario Court of Justice, Belleville.