Lanark OPP lay charges in separate assault, threat investigations in Perth

Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in two separate investigations in Perth this week.

On Tuesday, May 6, officers responded to a report of intimate partner violence at a residence. A 31-year-old man was arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm and failure to comply with a probation order. He was held for a bail hearing and later released. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on June 9. His name is not being released to protect the identity of the victim.

The following day, on Wednesday, May 7, just before 1 p.m., police responded to a complaint involving threats of violence. The investigation led to the arrest of Joseph Bugby, 31, of Perth. He has been charged with three counts of uttering threats and two counts of mischief. Charges have not been proven in court. Bugby was held in custody and was scheduled to appear in court on May 8, 2025.