Beckwith Township man charged with multiple counts of sexual assault

OPP in Lanark County have charged a Beckwith man with sexual assault for alleged incidents that occurred over several years.

Police say in a Thursday, Feb. 5 media release that the investigation began on Feb. 4 after officers were dispatched to a local residence for a physical altercation.

As a result of the investigation the 39-year-old man was arrested and charged with four counts of sexual assault which occurred over a period of several years.

The suspect was released from custody and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on a later date.

Police say the name of the accused will not be released to protect the identity of the victim.

Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault are not alone. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. Lanark County Interval House & Community Support, 24/7 Crisis Line at 613-257-5960 or toll free at 1-800-267-7946. You may choose to call the Assaulted Women’s Help Line (AWHL) 1-866-863-0511. Supports are available, we believe survivors.