Animal cruelty charge issued in Paisley

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - Dec. 18, at 10:06 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received a report of intimate partner violence in Paisley.

Investigation revealed that a dispute occurred between two individuals at a residence, where the accused is alleged to have thrown a puppy across the room.

As a result of the investigation, a 36-year-old resident of Brampton has been charged with:
 

• Mischief, CC 430(1)(c)
• Cruelty to animal, CC 445.1(1)(a)

The accused was taken into custody, and is set to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton, at a later date.

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.