South Bruce OPP report domestic violence incident; and break-in

INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE RESULTS IN CHARGES

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - March 29, the South Bruce OPP investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

Investigation determined that a dispute between individuals led to an assault.

As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old individual of Cambridge has been charged with:
 

• Assault, CC 266
• Fail to comply with Probation Order, CC 733.1(1)
• Fail to comply with Release Order, CC 145(5)(a) - four counts

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.

VEHICLE SOUGHT BY POLICE AFTER BREAK-IN

(BROCKTON, ON) - March 29, at 9:51 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a break-and-enter at a rural property along Sideroad 20 North, Municipality of Brockton.

The owner of the property arrived while the break-in was still in progress. Three suspects then departed in a blue GMC pick-up truck with no licence plates, hauling a silver single-axle utility trailer.

The suspect vehicle struck the property owner's vehicle on departure and will have some degree of front-end damage. The vehicle was last seen travelling northbound toward Chesley.

Police encourage members of the public to report suspicious behaviour. Consider installing security cameras, additional lighting and/or alarms. If you already have security cameras, consider registering with the CAMSafe program at camsafe.ca/.

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.