Youth faces charges in intimate partner violence incident in Goderich

(GODERICH, ON) – Nov. 8, 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 several criminal acts against the partner.

A 16-year-old youth of Central Huron has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:
 

• Assault - Spousal - (two counts)
• Assault Causing Bodily Harm
• Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm - Spousal
• Mischief

The identity of the accused is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Youth Court of Justice - Goderich.

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 of Huron at www.victimserviceshuronperth.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.