Tag: Spousal Assault

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James Bay OPP Police Press Releases

94 Domestic Assault Cases In James Bay Last Month #EndTheAbuse

(JAMES BAY REGION, ON) – In the month of March 2024, members of the James Bay Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have investigated a total of 94 occurrence related to intimate partner violence.

Within the four detachments that make up the James Bay cluster, the Cochrane office investigated 18, Hearst 17, Kapuskasing 21, and Moosonee 38 occurrences. Of the 94 investigations, 33 resulted in criminal charges. 

Victims in abusive relationships are not alone. If you are in an abusive relationship or know someone who is, there are local resources here to help. A toll-free call can be placed to the Cochrane District Victim Services 24-hour crisis line at 1-877-264-4208 for assistance and guidance.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Another Anonymous Spousal Assault #EndTheAbuse

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – One individual was charged following an investigation into an incident of intimate partner violence.

At approximately 11:58 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to and investigated a disturbance at an address in Norfolk County.

It was determined that two individuals had a dispute on the premises, resulting in the victim being physically assaulted. No injuries were reported.

As a result, one individual was taken into custody.

Charged with the following alleged offence is a 31-year-old individual from Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation:

  • Assault – spousal.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe at a later date.

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 of Haldimand-Norfolk-Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation can be contacted at 1-800-264-6671.

The OPP is available at 1-888-310-1122 throughout the Province of Ontario.

In case of immediate danger, please dial 9-1-1 for prompt assistance.

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Chippewas Of The Thames First Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Another Spousal Assault & Break & Enter – Abuse, Keep It In The Family To Keep It Anonymous

(CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex County, has charged an individual following an intimate partner violence investigation.

On March 26, 2024, at 5:09 p.m., members of the Chippewas of the Thames Police, Oneida Nation Police and Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an address in Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, for the report of a disturbance.

The accused fled the scene in a vehicle, which was located a short time later at another residence.

The accused was taken into custody without incident.

As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old of Lambton County, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

·      Break, Enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence

·      Assault – Spousal (two counts)

·      Operation while impaired – drugs

·      Failure to comply with undertaking

·      Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)

The accused was held for bail.

Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Middlesex-London.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.  

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

15 Year Old Arrested For Spousal Assault

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – One individual was charged following an investigation into an incident of intimate partner violence.

At approximately 1:59 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a report of an assault at an address in Norfolk County.

It was determined that two individuals were involved in a confrontation, resulting in the victim being physically assaulted. No injuries were reported.

As a result, one individual was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is a 15-year-old individual from Norfolk County:

  • Assault – spousal.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe at a later date.

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 of Haldimand-Norfolk-Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation can be contacted at 1-800-264-6671.

The OPP is available at 1-888-310-1122 throughout the Province of Ontario.

In case of immediate danger, please dial 9-1-1 for prompt assistance.

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Drunk Driver Attacks Partner With Weapon & Keeps Name Out Headlines

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On March 12, 2024, at 9:25 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an address in Kincardine and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation.

Editor’s Note: It is now common knowledge that if you are being arrested for anything and want to remain anonymous, simply assault a loved one and the police will withhold your name. This is how these criminals treat the people they love and are supposed to protect, imagine how they treat people they don’t like. A policy that has lead to a lot of beatings.

As a result of the police investigation, a 36-year-old of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Assault with a weapon – two counts
  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Break & Enter
  • Mischief
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing. The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victims.

Victims of intimate partner violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth. If you are in immediate crisis, dial 911.

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Meaford OPP Police Press Releases

Do You Have A Right To Know If A Violent Offender Lives Next Door? Another Anonymous Choke, Suffocate & Strangle Incident

(MEAFORD, ON) – On March 12, 2024, at 12:02 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to an address in Grey Highlands and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation. 

A 31-year-old from the Muncipality of Meaford was charged with:

·      Assault – spousal

·      Assault cause bodily harm – choke, suffocate, strangle X2

The accused is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victim.

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.

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Central Huron Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

More Domestic Violence

(HURON EAST, ON) – On February 20th, 2024, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Huron East.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed several criminal acts against their partner in 2020.

A 21-year-old individual from Waterloo has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal,

–      Assault Causing Bodily Harm – (two counts),

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm or Death – Spousal.

The accused was arrested, processed, and later released from custody with a court date scheduled for the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – On February 21st, 2024, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Central Huron.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed a criminal act against their partner in 2022.

A 46-year-old individual from Central Huron has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

–      Assault with a Weapon – Spousal.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled for the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – On February 22nd, 2024, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Central Huron.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed several criminal acts against their partner.

A 53-year-old individual from Central Huron has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal – (four counts),

–      Assault Causing Bodily Harm.

The accused was arrested, processed, and later released from custody with a court date scheduled for the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuron.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwest Middlesex

Another Spousal Assault

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – On February 21, 2024, at 8:09 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an address in Southwest Middlesex, for the report of a historical assault.

As a result of the investigation, a 54-year-old of Middlesex County, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Assault – Spousal (two counts)

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date to speak to the charges.

Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Middlesex-London.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.