Two recently charged in separate Lanark County intimate partner violence investigations

Lanark County OPP have charged two men in separate intimate partner violence investigations.

The first investigation began on Saturday, Oct. 18, and involves incidents that occurred between 2015 and the present. As a result, a 33-year-old Jasper man has been charged with assault, two counts of assault with a weapon, sexual assault, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, and mischief under $5,000.

In the second case, police began an investigation on Sunday, Oct. 26, which led to charges against a 60-year-old Lanark Highlands Township man. He faces charges of assault, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, unauthorized possession of a firearm or ammunition, and mischief.

Both accused were held in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth at a later date.

Police are not releasing the names of the accused to protect the identities of the victims.

Victims of intimate partner violence or sexual assault are urged to reach out for help. In an emergency, call 911. Supports include Lanark County Interval House & Community Support’s 24/7 crisis line at 613-257-5960 or toll-free at 1-800-267-7946, and the Assaulted Women’s Help Line at 1-866-863-0511.