Ottawa man charged with forcible confinement, resist peace officer after incident at Perth hotel

OPP in Lanark County have laid charges following an intimate partner violence investigation in Perth.

Police say in a March 10 media release that the incident happened at a Perth hotel at approximately 3:30 a.m. on March 9, and resulted in the arrest of a 21-year-old man.

 The individual from Ottawa has been charged with:

·      Forcible confinement

·      Resist a peace officer

Charges have not been proven in court.  

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on March 31.

 Police say the name of the accused will not be released to protect the identity of the victim.

 Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault are not alone. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. Lanark County Interval House & Community Support, 24/7 Crisis Line at 613-257-5960 or toll free at 1-800-267-7946. You may choose to call the Assaulted Women’s Help Line (AWHL) 1-866-863-0511. Supports are available, we believe survivors.