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Linwood resident faces sexual assault charge in CW

Police say the incident happened at a Centre Wellington address
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON — On June 6, 2024, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into a reported sexual offence at an address in Centre Wellington. 

As a result of the investigation, Amir Jalal, 38-years-old of Linwood, has been charged with Sexual Assault contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice - Guelph on Aug. 27, 2024.

Any person with information regarding this occurrence should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources listed below that are available to help:

  • Victim Services Wellington: 519-824-1212
  • Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Care and Treatment Centre: 519-837-6440
  • Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis: 519-836-1110 or 1-800-265-7233

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