Huron County OPP report domestic violence incident; and mischief in Goderich

INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN CHARGE

(GODERICH, ON) - April 20, members of the Huron County OPP investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Town of Goderich.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed a criminal act against the partner.

A 42-year-old individual of South Bruce was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence: Mischief Under $5,000.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later released with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich, May 11.

Victims of intimate partner violence are not alone. If you need support, or know of someone who does, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuron.ca or by calling toll free at 1-866-863-4108, or 1-519-600-4108.

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

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

MISCHIEF IN GODERICH RESULTS IN ARREST

(GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged an individual from Huron County, following an incident of mischief at a home under construction in the Town of Goderich.

April 20, Huron County OPP officers were contacted regarding damage to a home on Elgin Avenue East in Goderich. The investigation revealed that someone had thrown rocks at the building, causing approximately $1,000 in damage. The suspect was identified by police and arrested in the area of the crime.

Edward LABRECHE, 29, of no fixed address, has been charged with:
 

• Mischief Under $5,000
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich, May 12.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*