Two charged in separate intimate partner violence cases in Lanark County

Lanark County OPP have laid charges in two unrelated intimate partner violence investigations over the long weekend.

On Sunday, Aug. 3, just before 9:30 a.m., officers responded to a disturbance and arrested a 32-year-old woman following an investigation. She has been charged with assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, and four counts of assault. She was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Perth on Monday, Aug. 25.

The next day, just after 12:30 a.m., officers responded to an incident involving threats at a remote camping area in Lanark Highlands Township. A 43-year-old Toronto man was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon and seven counts of uttering threats. He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, Aug. 7.

The names of both accused individuals are being withheld to protect the identity of the victims.

Police are reminding the public that help is available. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For support services, contact Lanark County Interval House & Community Support’s 24/7 Crisis Line at 613-257-5960 or 1-800-267-7946, or the Assaulted Women’s Helpline at 1-866-863-0511.