(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON)
On January 28, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an Intimate Partner Violence (I.P.V.) investigation in the Town of Minto. As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old male from Harriston, has been charged with two counts of Spousal Assault, Assault with a Weapon, Mischief, and Utter Threats to Cause Death contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.
On January 29, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Centre Wellington. As a result of the investigation, a 48-year-old male from Guelph, has been charged with Spousal Assault, and Sexual Assault. The accused was held for bail.
On January 31, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Wellington North. As a result of the investigation, a 60-year-old male from Township of Wellington North, has been charged with Spousal Assault. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.
On February 1, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Centre Wellington. As a result of the investigation, a 36-year-old male from Centre Wellington, has been charged with Spousal Assault, mischief, and breach of recognizance contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.
On February 10, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Centre Wellington. As a result of the investigation, a 19-year-old male from Guelph, has been charged with Spousal Assault and public mischief, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.
On February 10, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Town of Minto. As a result of the investigation, a 36-year-old female from Palmerston, was charged with Spousal Assault and Mischief, contrary to the criminal code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.
On February 11, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Wellington North. As a result of the investigation, a 44-year-old female from Arthur, has been charged with Mischief, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.
On February 21, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Town of Minto. As a result of the investigation, a 27-year-old male from Harriston, has been charged with Spousal Assault and Mischief, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.
On February 22, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Center Wellington. As a result of the investigation, a 35-year-old male from Bellwood, has been charged with two counts of Spousal Assault. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.
On February 24, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Town of Minto. As a result of the investigation, a 36-year-old male from Harriston, has been charged with Spousal Assault and Assault Cause Bodily Harm, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.
On February 24, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Washington north. As results of the investigation a 39-year-old male from Wingham, was charged with Failure to Comply with Undertaking and Failure to Comply with Probation Order, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.
On February 29, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Centre Wellington. As a result of the investigation, a 64-year-old male from Southgate, has been charged with Spousal Assault contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.
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
