Three separate people charged in intimate partner violence investigations across Lanark County
Three separate intimate partner violence investigations last week have resulted in charges against three men in Lanark County, according to multiple releases from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) issued on Monday, July, 6, 2026.
The Lanark County OPP responded to incidents in Perth, Montague Township and Tay Valley Township over a three-day period, leading to a range of charges including assault, assault causing bodily harm, and probation-related offences.
The first investigation began on Friday, July 3 after police were called to a seasonal property in Tay Valley Township after receiving allegations of intimate partner violence, according to the OPP.
Following the investigation, a 47-year-old Lanark Highlands Township man was arrested and charged with:
- Assault
- Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
- Mischief (two counts)
He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
The second incident occurred when officers responded to a reported disturbance at a residence in Perth shortly before 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 5. Police say they located the accused a short distance from the home following the incident, where he was arrested.
As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old man from Perth has been charged with:
- Resist a peace officer
- Failure to comply with probation
- Possession of more than 30 grams of dried cannabis in a public place
The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth at a later date.
In the third and final case, officers began investigating allegations of intimate partner violence on Sunday, July 5 after an individual attended a neighbouring police service to report the incident.
A 20-year-old man from Montague Township was arrested and charged with:
- Two counts of assault
- Two counts of assault causing bodily harm
He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
In each case, the OPP have withheld the names of the accused to protect the identities of the victims. The charges in each investigation have not been proven in court.
The OPP is reminding anyone experiencing intimate partner violence or sexual assault is encouraged to seek help. In an emergency, call 911. Support is also available through Lanark County Interval House & Community Support by calling its 24-hour crisis line at 613-257-5960 or 1-800-267-7946, or through the Assaulted Women’s Helpline at 1-866-863-0511.