Intimate partner violence results in several charges

(MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH BRUCE, ON) - Feb. 17, the South Bruce OPP investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of South Bruce.

Investigation determined that a dispute between individuals inside a residence led to an assault. The accused continued to be assaultive toward officers while on scene.

As a result of the investigation, a 27-year-old individual of West Grey has been charged with:
 

• Assault, CC 266
• Assault police, CC 270(1)(a) - two counts
• Assault with intent to resist arrest, CC 270(1)(b)
• Mischief under $5,000, CC 430(4)
• Fail to comply with release order, CC 145(5)(a) - three counts
• Fail to comply with probation, CC 733.1(1)

The accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently remanded into custody.

Victims of intimate partner violence are not alone. If you need support, or know someone who does, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey at 1-866-376-9852.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.