Ottawa man arrested at airport, charged with harassment in Lanark case

A 41-year-old Ottawa man has been charged following an intimate partner violence investigation by Lanark County OPP.

Police say they received information on Aug. 31, 2025, that a man was flying into Ottawa with the intention of locating the complainant. Officers arrested him upon arrival at Ottawa International Airport.

The man has been charged with two counts of criminal harassment and one count of breach of recognizance.

He was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Sept. 2, 2025.

Police are not releasing the man’s name in order to protect the identity of the victim.

Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault can call 911 in an emergency. Lanark County Interval House & Community Support operates a 24/7 crisis line at 613-257-5960 or 1-800-267-7946. The Assaulted Women’s Help Line is available at 1-866-863-0511.