Lanark County OPP lay charges in intimate partner violence investigation
A Perth man is facing charges following an intimate partner violence investigation.
Lanark OPP, with assistance from the OPP Repeat Offender and Parole Enforcement (ROPE) unit, began an investigation on Sunday, June 7 after officers were called to an address in Perth, according to a Tuesday, May 9 media release.
Police say the suspect was located and arrested on Tuesday.
As a result of the investigation, a 35-year-old Perth man has been charged with:
- Assault
- Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order
- Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth at a later date.
The name of the accused has not been released in order to protect the identity of the victim.
“Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault are not alone,” police say in the release. “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.”