Two charged in separate intimate partner violence cases in Lanark Highlands

Lanark County OPP have laid charges following two separate intimate partner violence investigations in Lanark Highlands Township.

On Friday, April 18, officers responded to a reported disturbance at a residence. As a result of the investigation, a 74-year-old from Lanark Highlands was charged with assault and three counts of overcoming resistance by choking. The individual was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on a later date.

The following day, Saturday, April 19, officers responded to a second disturbance at another residence in the township. Police say one individual fled the scene before officers arrived but was later located and arrested.

A 44-year-old from Lanark Highlands has been charged with mischief, assault, and flight from a peace officer. The accused was also released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Perth at a later date.

In both cases, the names of the accused are being withheld to protect the identity of the victims.